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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,264.28, 81,783.95 and 35,422.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,264.28, 81,783.95 and 35,422.74 is: 48,882.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,264.28 : 81,783.95 = 35,422.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,264.28/81,783.95 = 35,422.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,264.28x = 81,783.95 × 35,422.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,264.28x = 2,897,011,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,011,419.91/59,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,882.93

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