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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,261.22, 81,773.79 and 35,062.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,261.22, 81,773.79 and 35,062.92 is: 48,382.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,261.22 : 81,773.79 = 35,062.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,261.22/81,773.79 = 35,062.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,261.22x = 81,773.79 × 35,062.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,261.22x = 2,867,227,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,227,725.38/59,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,382.87

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