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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,251.24, 81,767.66 and 35,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,251.24, 81,767.66 and 35,380 is: 48,824.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,251.24 : 81,767.66 = 35,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,251.24/81,767.66 = 35,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,251.24x = 81,767.66 × 35,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,251.24x = 2,892,939,810.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,939,810.80/59,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,824.97

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