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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,451, 82,044.92 and 35,573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,451, 82,044.92 and 35,573.08 is: 49,092.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,451 : 82,044.92 = 35,573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,451/82,044.92 = 35,573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,451x = 82,044.92 × 35,573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,451x = 2,918,590,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,590,502.75/59,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,092.37

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