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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,451.58, 82,044.09 and 35,579.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,451.58, 82,044.09 and 35,579.26 is: 49,099.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,451.58 : 82,044.09 = 35,579.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,451.58/82,044.09 = 35,579.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,451.58x = 82,044.09 × 35,579.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,451.58x = 2,919,068,009.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,068,009.57/59,451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,099.92

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