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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,424.98, 81,986.05 and 35,221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,424.98, 81,986.05 and 35,221.04 is: 48,592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,424.98 : 81,986.05 = 35,221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,424.98/81,986.05 = 35,221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,424.98x = 81,986.05 × 35,221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,424.98x = 2,887,633,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,633,888.04/59,424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,592.93

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