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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,092.67, 81,558.43 and 35,220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,092.67, 81,558.43 and 35,220.89 is: 48,611.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,092.67 : 81,558.43 = 35,220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,092.67/81,558.43 = 35,220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,092.67x = 81,558.43 × 35,220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,092.67x = 2,872,560,607.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,560,607.45/59,092.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,611.11

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