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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,231.85, 81,713.70 and 35,344.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,231.85, 81,713.70 and 35,344.71 is: 48,760.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,231.85 : 81,713.70 = 35,344.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,231.85/81,713.70 = 35,344.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,231.85x = 81,713.70 × 35,344.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,231.85x = 2,888,147,029.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,147,029.53/59,231.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,760.03

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