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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,348.92, 81,901.38 and 35,474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,348.92, 81,901.38 and 35,474.44 is: 48,954.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,348.92 : 81,901.38 = 35,474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,348.92/81,901.38 = 35,474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,348.92x = 81,901.38 × 35,474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,348.92x = 2,905,405,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,405,590.73/59,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,954.65

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