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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,183.33, 81,659.57 and 35,305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,183.33, 81,659.57 and 35,305.34 is: 48,713.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,183.33 : 81,659.57 = 35,305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,183.33/81,659.57 = 35,305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,183.33x = 81,659.57 × 35,305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,183.33x = 2,883,018,298.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,018,298.28/59,183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,713.35

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