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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,137.62, 81,610.68 and 35,278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,137.62, 81,610.68 and 35,278.08 is: 48,684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,137.62 : 81,610.68 = 35,278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,137.62/81,610.68 = 35,278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,137.62x = 81,610.68 × 35,278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,137.62x = 2,879,068,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,068,097.89/59,137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,684.21

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