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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,390.60, 81,965.94 and 34,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,390.60, 81,965.94 and 34,241 is: 47,256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,390.60 : 81,965.94 = 34,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,390.60/81,965.94 = 34,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,390.60x = 81,965.94 × 34,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,390.60x = 2,806,595,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,595,751.54/59,390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,256.57

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