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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,202.28, 81,707.70 and 35,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,202.28, 81,707.70 and 35,329.96 is: 48,760.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,202.28 : 81,707.70 = 35,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,202.28/81,707.70 = 35,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,202.28x = 81,707.70 × 35,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,202.28x = 2,886,729,772.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,729,772.69/59,202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,760.45

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