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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,257.73, 81,774.09 and 35,059.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,257.73, 81,774.09 and 35,059.95 is: 48,381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,257.73 : 81,774.09 = 35,059.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,257.73/81,774.09 = 35,059.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,257.73x = 81,774.09 × 35,059.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,257.73x = 2,866,995,506.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,995,506.70/59,257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,381.80

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