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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,389.19, 81,984.44 and 35,188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,389.19, 81,984.44 and 35,188.55 is: 48,576.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,389.19 : 81,984.44 = 35,188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,389.19/81,984.44 = 35,188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,389.19x = 81,984.44 × 35,188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,389.19x = 2,884,913,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,913,595.18/59,389.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,576.41

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