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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,394, 81,961.32 and 35,533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,394, 81,961.32 and 35,533.80 is: 49,035.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,394 : 81,961.32 = 35,533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,394/81,961.32 = 35,533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,394x = 81,961.32 × 35,533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,394x = 2,912,397,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,397,152.62/59,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,035.21

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