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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,419.91, 81,991.68 and 35,537.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,419.91, 81,991.68 and 35,537.87 is: 49,037.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,419.91 : 81,991.68 = 35,537.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,419.91/81,991.68 = 35,537.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,419.91x = 81,991.68 × 35,537.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,419.91x = 2,913,809,664.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,809,664.92/59,419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,037.60

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