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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,315.96, 81,861.62 and 35,442.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,315.96, 81,861.62 and 35,442.14 is: 48,913.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,315.96 : 81,861.62 = 35,442.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,315.96/81,861.62 = 35,442.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,315.96x = 81,861.62 × 35,442.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,315.96x = 2,901,350,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,350,410.15/59,315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,913.48

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