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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,396.03, 81,966.51 and 35,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,396.03, 81,966.51 and 35,522.70 is: 49,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,396.03 : 81,966.51 = 35,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,396.03/81,966.51 = 35,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,396.03x = 81,966.51 × 35,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,396.03x = 2,911,671,591.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,671,591.09/59,396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,021.32

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