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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,192.76, 81,686.04 and 34,042.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,192.76, 81,686.04 and 34,042.26 is: 46,978.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,192.76 : 81,686.04 = 34,042.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,192.76/81,686.04 = 34,042.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,192.76x = 81,686.04 × 34,042.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,192.76x = 2,780,777,412.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,777,412.05/59,192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,978.34

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