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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,396.64, 81,947.26 and 35,190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,396.64, 81,947.26 and 35,190.04 is: 48,550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,396.64 : 81,947.26 = 35,190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,396.64/81,947.26 = 35,190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,396.64x = 81,947.26 × 35,190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,396.64x = 2,883,727,357.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,727,357.29/59,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,550.34

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