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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,275.60, 81,801.30 and 35,404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,275.60, 81,801.30 and 35,404.36 is: 48,858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,275.60 : 81,801.30 = 35,404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,275.60/81,801.30 = 35,404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,275.60x = 81,801.30 × 35,404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,275.60x = 2,896,122,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,122,673.67/59,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,858.60

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