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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,175.28, 81,672.40 and 34,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,175.28, 81,672.40 and 34,975.24 is: 48,272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,175.28 : 81,672.40 = 34,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,175.28/81,672.40 = 34,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,175.28x = 81,672.40 × 34,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,175.28x = 2,856,511,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,511,791.38/59,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,272.05

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