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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,154, 81,525.60 and 49,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,154, 81,525.60 and 49,029.12 is: 67,571.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,154 : 81,525.60 = 49,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,154/81,525.60 = 49,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,154x = 81,525.60 × 49,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,154x = 3,997,128,425.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,128,425.47/59,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,571.57

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