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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,255.30, 81,773.60 and 35,377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,255.30, 81,773.60 and 35,377.52 is: 48,821.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,255.30 : 81,773.60 = 35,377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,255.30/81,773.60 = 35,377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,255.30x = 81,773.60 × 35,377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,255.30x = 2,892,946,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,946,583.72/59,255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,821.74

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