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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,104.46, 81,552.98 and 35,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,104.46, 81,552.98 and 35,233.36 is: 48,615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,104.46 : 81,552.98 = 35,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,104.46/81,552.98 = 35,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,104.46x = 81,552.98 × 35,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,104.46x = 2,873,385,503.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,385,503.41/59,104.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,615.38

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