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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,168.26, 81,662.75 and 34,968.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,168.26, 81,662.75 and 34,968.23 is: 48,262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,168.26 : 81,662.75 = 34,968.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,168.26/81,662.75 = 34,968.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,168.26x = 81,662.75 × 34,968.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,168.26x = 2,855,601,824.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,601,824.43/59,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,262.39

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