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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,266.82, 81,795.30 and 34,121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,266.82, 81,795.30 and 34,121.18 is: 47,091.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,266.82 : 81,795.30 = 34,121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,266.82/81,795.30 = 34,121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,266.82x = 81,795.30 × 34,121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,266.82x = 2,790,952,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,952,154.45/59,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,091.31

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