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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,364.84, 81,929.64 and 35,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,364.84, 81,929.64 and 35,180.24 is: 48,552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,364.84 : 81,929.64 = 35,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,364.84/81,929.64 = 35,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,364.84x = 81,929.64 × 35,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,364.84x = 2,882,304,398.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,304,398.31/59,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,552.38

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