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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,419.92, 81,997.14 and 35,532.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,419.92, 81,997.14 and 35,532.36 is: 49,033.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,419.92 : 81,997.14 = 35,532.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,419.92/81,997.14 = 35,532.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,419.92x = 81,997.14 × 35,532.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,419.92x = 2,913,551,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,551,897.45/59,419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,033.25

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