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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,170.30, 81,645.99 and 35,297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,170.30, 81,645.99 and 35,297.02 is: 48,704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,170.30 : 81,645.99 = 35,297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,170.30/81,645.99 = 35,297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,170.30x = 81,645.99 × 35,297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,170.30x = 2,881,860,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,860,141.95/59,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,704.50

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