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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,336.92, 81,858.88 and 35,451.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,336.92, 81,858.88 and 35,451.64 is: 48,907.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,336.92 : 81,858.88 = 35,451.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,336.92/81,858.88 = 35,451.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,336.92x = 81,858.88 × 35,451.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,336.92x = 2,902,031,544.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,031,544.56/59,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,907.69

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