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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,198.10, 81,679.95 and 35,320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,198.10, 81,679.95 and 35,320.14 is: 48,733.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,198.10 : 81,679.95 = 35,320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,198.10/81,679.95 = 35,320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,198.10x = 81,679.95 × 35,320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,198.10x = 2,884,947,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,947,269.19/59,198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,733.78

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