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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,325.78, 81,899.19 and 34,170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,325.78, 81,899.19 and 34,170.42 is: 47,172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,325.78 : 81,899.19 = 34,170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,325.78/81,899.19 = 34,170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,325.78x = 81,899.19 × 34,170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,325.78x = 2,798,529,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,529,719.96/59,325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,172.24

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