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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,214.15, 81,677.31 and 35,322.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,214.15, 81,677.31 and 35,322.39 is: 48,722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,214.15 : 81,677.31 = 35,322.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,214.15/81,677.31 = 35,322.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,214.15x = 81,677.31 × 35,322.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,214.15x = 2,885,037,797.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,037,797.97/59,214.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,722.10

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