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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,410.55, 81,973.80 and 35,219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,410.55, 81,973.80 and 35,219.14 is: 48,594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,410.55 : 81,973.80 = 35,219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,410.55/81,973.80 = 35,219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,410.55x = 81,973.80 × 35,219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,410.55x = 2,887,046,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,046,533.60/59,410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,594.84

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