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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,437.04, 82,022.64 and 34,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,437.04, 82,022.64 and 34,286 is: 47,314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,437.04 : 82,022.64 = 34,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,437.04/82,022.64 = 34,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,437.04x = 82,022.64 × 34,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,437.04x = 2,812,228,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,228,235.04/59,437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,314.41

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