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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,390.19, 81,985.82 and 35,189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,390.19, 81,985.82 and 35,189.55 is: 48,577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,390.19 : 81,985.82 = 35,189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,390.19/81,985.82 = 35,189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,390.19x = 81,985.82 × 35,189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,390.19x = 2,885,044,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,044,112.18/59,390.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,577.79

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