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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,223.44, 81,702.09 and 35,336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,223.44, 81,702.09 and 35,336.22 is: 48,748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,223.44 : 81,702.09 = 35,336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,223.44/81,702.09 = 35,336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,223.44x = 81,702.09 × 35,336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,223.44x = 2,887,043,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,043,026.70/59,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,748.32

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