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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,209.09, 81,709.50 and 35,349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,209.09, 81,709.50 and 35,349.73 is: 48,783.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,209.09 : 81,709.50 = 35,349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,209.09/81,709.50 = 35,349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,209.09x = 81,709.50 × 35,349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,209.09x = 2,888,408,763.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,408,763.44/59,209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,783.20

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