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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,155, 81,526.98 and 49,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,155, 81,526.98 and 49,030.12 is: 67,572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,155 : 81,526.98 = 49,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,155/81,526.98 = 49,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,155x = 81,526.98 × 49,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,155x = 3,997,277,612.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,277,612.64/59,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,572.95

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