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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,221.89, 81,715.91 and 35,347.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,221.89, 81,715.91 and 35,347.14 is: 48,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,221.89 : 81,715.91 = 35,347.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,221.89/81,715.91 = 35,347.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,221.89x = 81,715.91 × 35,347.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,221.89x = 2,888,423,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,423,534.26/59,221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,772.90

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