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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,261.56, 81,782.22 and 35,383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,261.56, 81,782.22 and 35,383.78 is: 48,830.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,261.56 : 81,782.22 = 35,383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,261.56/81,782.22 = 35,383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,261.56x = 81,782.22 × 35,383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,261.56x = 2,893,764,080.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,764,080.39/59,261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,830.37

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