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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,225.14, 81,720.39 and 35,350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,225.14, 81,720.39 and 35,350.39 is: 48,777.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,225.14 : 81,720.39 = 35,350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,225.14/81,720.39 = 35,350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,225.14x = 81,720.39 × 35,350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,225.14x = 2,888,847,657.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,847,657.45/59,225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,777.39

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