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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,287.52, 81,837.36 and 34,147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,287.52, 81,837.36 and 34,147.04 is: 47,134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,287.52 : 81,837.36 = 34,147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,287.52/81,837.36 = 34,147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,287.52x = 81,837.36 × 34,147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,287.52x = 2,794,503,605.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,503,605.41/59,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,134.77

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