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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,299.93, 81,837.53 and 34,157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,299.93, 81,837.53 and 34,157.53 is: 47,139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,299.93 : 81,837.53 = 34,157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,299.93/81,837.53 = 34,157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,299.93x = 81,837.53 × 34,157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,299.93x = 2,795,367,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,367,766.90/59,299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,139.48

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