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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,238.95, 81,749.66 and 35,379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,238.95, 81,749.66 and 35,379.59 is: 48,823.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,238.95 : 81,749.66 = 35,379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,238.95/81,749.66 = 35,379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,238.95x = 81,749.66 × 35,379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,238.95x = 2,892,268,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,268,867.79/59,238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,823.77

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