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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,203.59, 81,701.91 and 35,344.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,203.59, 81,701.91 and 35,344.23 is: 48,775.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,203.59 : 81,701.91 = 35,344.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,203.59/81,701.91 = 35,344.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,203.59x = 81,701.91 × 35,344.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,203.59x = 2,887,691,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,691,098.48/59,203.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,775.61

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