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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,213, 81,713.94 and 34,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,213, 81,713.94 and 34,062.50 is: 47,006.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,213 : 81,713.94 = 34,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,213/81,713.94 = 34,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,213x = 81,713.94 × 34,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,213x = 2,783,381,081.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,381,081.25/59,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,006.25

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