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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,261.52, 81,801.49 and 34,121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,261.52, 81,801.49 and 34,121.04 is: 47,098.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,261.52 : 81,801.49 = 34,121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,261.52/81,801.49 = 34,121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,261.52x = 81,801.49 × 34,121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,261.52x = 2,791,151,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,151,912.35/59,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,098.89

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