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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,394.64, 81,944.50 and 35,188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,394.64, 81,944.50 and 35,188.04 is: 48,547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,394.64 : 81,944.50 = 35,188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,394.64/81,944.50 = 35,188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,394.64x = 81,944.50 × 35,188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,394.64x = 2,883,466,343.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,466,343.78/59,394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,547.59

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