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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,198.36, 81,695.34 and 35,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,198.36, 81,695.34 and 35,338.88 is: 48,768.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,198.36 : 81,695.34 = 35,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,198.36/81,695.34 = 35,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,198.36x = 81,695.34 × 35,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,198.36x = 2,887,021,231.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,021,231.65/59,198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,768.61

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