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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,281.95, 81,808.99 and 35,422.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,281.95, 81,808.99 and 35,422.59 is: 48,883.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,281.95 : 81,808.99 = 35,422.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,281.95/81,808.99 = 35,422.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,281.95x = 81,808.99 × 35,422.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,281.95x = 2,897,886,311.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,886,311.08/59,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,883.11

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