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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,195.38, 81,692.06 and 34,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,195.38, 81,692.06 and 34,044.88 is: 46,983.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,195.38 : 81,692.06 = 34,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,195.38/81,692.06 = 34,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,195.38x = 81,692.06 × 34,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,195.38x = 2,781,196,379.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,196,379.65/59,195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,983.34

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