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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,398.09, 81,969.35 and 35,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,398.09, 81,969.35 and 35,524.76 is: 49,024.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,398.09 : 81,969.35 = 35,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,398.09/81,969.35 = 35,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,398.09x = 81,969.35 × 35,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,398.09x = 2,911,941,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,941,779.84/59,398.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,024.17

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