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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,397.92, 81,934.08 and 35,190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,397.92, 81,934.08 and 35,190.32 is: 48,541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,397.92 : 81,934.08 = 35,190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,397.92/81,934.08 = 35,190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,397.92x = 81,934.08 × 35,190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,397.92x = 2,883,286,494.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,286,494.11/59,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,541.88

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