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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,121.85, 81,590.34 and 35,250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,121.85, 81,590.34 and 35,250.76 is: 48,647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,121.85 : 81,590.34 = 35,250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,121.85/81,590.34 = 35,250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,121.85x = 81,590.34 × 35,250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,121.85x = 2,876,121,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,121,493.66/59,121.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,647.35

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