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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,362.84, 81,926.88 and 35,178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,362.84, 81,926.88 and 35,178.24 is: 48,549.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,362.84 : 81,926.88 = 35,178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,362.84/81,926.88 = 35,178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,362.84x = 81,926.88 × 35,178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,362.84x = 2,882,043,447.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,043,447.09/59,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,549.62

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