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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,187.20, 81,657.08 and 34,983.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,187.20, 81,657.08 and 34,983.06 is: 48,264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,187.20 : 81,657.08 = 34,983.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,187.20/81,657.08 = 34,983.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,187.20x = 81,657.08 × 34,983.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,187.20x = 2,856,614,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,614,529.06/59,187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,264.06

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