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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,112.09, 81,575.55 and 35,252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,112.09, 81,575.55 and 35,252.64 is: 48,649.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,112.09 : 81,575.55 = 35,252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,112.09/81,575.55 = 35,252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,112.09x = 81,575.55 × 35,252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,112.09x = 2,875,753,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,753,496.95/59,112.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,649.16

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