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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,266.66, 81,789.58 and 35,407.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,266.66, 81,789.58 and 35,407.10 is: 48,862.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,266.66 : 81,789.58 = 35,407.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,266.66/81,789.58 = 35,407.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,266.66x = 81,789.58 × 35,407.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,266.66x = 2,895,931,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,931,838.02/59,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,862.75

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