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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,240.39, 81,713.54 and 35,348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,240.39, 81,713.54 and 35,348.63 is: 48,758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,240.39 : 81,713.54 = 35,348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,240.39/81,713.54 = 35,348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,240.39x = 81,713.54 × 35,348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,240.39x = 2,888,461,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,461,371.25/59,240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,758.32

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