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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,265.28, 81,785.32 and 35,423.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,265.28, 81,785.32 and 35,423.74 is: 48,884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,265.28 : 81,785.32 = 35,423.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,265.28/81,785.32 = 35,423.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,265.28x = 81,785.32 × 35,423.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,265.28x = 2,897,141,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,141,911.50/59,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,884.30

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