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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,427.38, 81,995.09 and 35,234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,427.38, 81,995.09 and 35,234.02 is: 48,614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,427.38 : 81,995.09 = 35,234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,427.38/81,995.09 = 35,234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,427.38x = 81,995.09 × 35,234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,427.38x = 2,889,016,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,016,524.06/59,427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,614.24

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