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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,372.68, 81,941.88 and 34,222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,372.68, 81,941.88 and 34,222.36 is: 47,231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,372.68 : 81,941.88 = 34,222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,372.68/81,941.88 = 34,222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,372.68x = 81,941.88 × 34,222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,372.68x = 2,804,244,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,244,516.44/59,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,231.23

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