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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,368.68, 81,936.36 and 34,218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,368.68, 81,936.36 and 34,218.36 is: 47,225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,368.68 : 81,936.36 = 34,218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,368.68/81,936.36 = 34,218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,368.68x = 81,936.36 × 34,218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,368.68x = 2,803,727,863.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,727,863.57/59,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,225.71

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