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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,395.54, 81,966.36 and 34,245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,395.54, 81,966.36 and 34,245.04 is: 47,258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,395.54 : 81,966.36 = 34,245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,395.54/81,966.36 = 34,245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,395.54x = 81,966.36 × 34,245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,395.54x = 2,806,941,276.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,941,276.85/59,395.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,258.45

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