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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,087.36, 81,549.24 and 35,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,087.36, 81,549.24 and 35,228 is: 48,619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,087.36 : 81,549.24 = 35,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,087.36/81,549.24 = 35,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,087.36x = 81,549.24 × 35,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,087.36x = 2,872,816,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,816,626.72/59,087.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,619.82

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