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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,399.54, 81,971.88 and 34,249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,399.54, 81,971.88 and 34,249.04 is: 47,263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,399.54 : 81,971.88 = 34,249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,399.54/81,971.88 = 34,249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,399.54x = 81,971.88 × 34,249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,399.54x = 2,807,458,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,458,197.00/59,399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,263.97

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