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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,237.54, 81,724.40 and 34,073.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,237.54, 81,724.40 and 34,073.54 is: 47,008.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,237.54 : 81,724.40 = 34,073.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,237.54/81,724.40 = 34,073.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,237.54x = 81,724.40 × 34,073.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,237.54x = 2,784,639,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,639,612.38/59,237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,008.02

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