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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,090.36, 81,553.38 and 35,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,090.36, 81,553.38 and 35,231 is: 48,623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,090.36 : 81,553.38 = 35,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,090.36/81,553.38 = 35,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,090.36x = 81,553.38 × 35,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,090.36x = 2,873,207,130.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,207,130.78/59,090.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,623.96

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