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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,424.66, 81,985.61 and 35,220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,424.66, 81,985.61 and 35,220.73 is: 48,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,424.66 : 81,985.61 = 35,220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,424.66/81,985.61 = 35,220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,424.66x = 81,985.61 × 35,220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,424.66x = 2,887,592,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,592,740.68/59,424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,592.50

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