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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,245.60, 81,759.90 and 35,374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,245.60, 81,759.90 and 35,374.36 is: 48,817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,245.60 : 81,759.90 = 35,374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,245.60/81,759.90 = 35,374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,245.60x = 81,759.90 × 35,374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,245.60x = 2,892,204,136.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,204,136.16/59,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,817.20

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