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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,299.94, 81,837.53 and 34,157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,299.94, 81,837.53 and 34,157.54 is: 47,139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,299.94 : 81,837.53 = 34,157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,299.94/81,837.53 = 34,157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,299.94x = 81,837.53 × 34,157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,299.94x = 2,795,368,124.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,368,124.50/59,299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,139.48

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