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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,403.66, 81,947.34 and 35,524.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,403.66, 81,947.34 and 35,524.05 is: 49,005.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,403.66 : 81,947.34 = 35,524.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,403.66/81,947.34 = 35,524.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,403.66x = 81,947.34 × 35,524.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,403.66x = 2,911,101,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,101,403.53/59,403.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,005.42

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