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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,416.62, 81,990.27 and 34,261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,416.62, 81,990.27 and 34,261.26 is: 47,277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,416.62 : 81,990.27 = 34,261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,416.62/81,990.27 = 34,261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,416.62x = 81,990.27 × 34,261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,416.62x = 2,809,089,957.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,089,957.94/59,416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,277.85

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