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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,393.60, 81,970.08 and 34,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,393.60, 81,970.08 and 34,244 is: 47,260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,393.60 : 81,970.08 = 34,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,393.60/81,970.08 = 34,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,393.60x = 81,970.08 × 34,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,393.60x = 2,806,983,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,983,419.52/59,393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,260.71

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