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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,252.67, 81,762.53 and 35,376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,252.67, 81,762.53 and 35,376.09 is: 48,815.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,252.67 : 81,762.53 = 35,376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,252.67/81,762.53 = 35,376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,252.67x = 81,762.53 × 35,376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,252.67x = 2,892,438,443.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,438,443.03/59,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,815.33

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