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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,363.20, 81,895.68 and 34,197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,363.20, 81,895.68 and 34,197.76 is: 47,178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,363.20 : 81,895.68 = 34,197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,363.20/81,895.68 = 34,197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,363.20x = 81,895.68 × 34,197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,363.20x = 2,800,648,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,648,809.68/59,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,178.20

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