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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,350.48, 81,907.60 and 34,201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,350.48, 81,907.60 and 34,201.60 is: 47,200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,350.48 : 81,907.60 = 34,201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,350.48/81,907.60 = 34,201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,350.48x = 81,907.60 × 34,201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,350.48x = 2,801,370,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,370,972.16/59,350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,200.48

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