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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,415.66, 81,985.82 and 35,533.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,415.66, 81,985.82 and 35,533.62 is: 49,031.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,415.66 : 81,985.82 = 35,533.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,415.66/81,985.82 = 35,533.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,415.66x = 81,985.82 × 35,533.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,415.66x = 2,913,252,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,252,795.60/59,415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,031.73

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