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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,157.99, 81,638.06 and 34,005.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,157.99, 81,638.06 and 34,005.99 is: 46,928.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,157.99 : 81,638.06 = 34,005.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,157.99/81,638.06 = 34,005.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,157.99x = 81,638.06 × 34,005.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,157.99x = 2,776,182,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,182,881.95/59,157.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,928.28

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