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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,159.67, 81,599.86 and 35,267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,159.67, 81,599.86 and 35,267.91 is: 48,645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,159.67 : 81,599.86 = 35,267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,159.67/81,599.86 = 35,267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,159.67x = 81,599.86 × 35,267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,159.67x = 2,877,856,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,856,058.20/59,159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,645.58

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