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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,366, 81,925.08 and 34,217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,366, 81,925.08 and 34,217.12 is: 47,219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,366 : 81,925.08 = 34,217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,366/81,925.08 = 34,217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,366x = 81,925.08 × 34,217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,366x = 2,803,240,293.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,240,293.37/59,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,219.63

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