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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,161.74, 81,643.23 and 34,009.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,161.74, 81,643.23 and 34,009.74 is: 46,933.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,161.74 : 81,643.23 = 34,009.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,161.74/81,643.23 = 34,009.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,161.74x = 81,643.23 × 34,009.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,161.74x = 2,776,665,025.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,665,025.06/59,161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,933.46

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