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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,553, 82,183.14 and 34,402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,553, 82,183.14 and 34,402.50 is: 47,475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,553 : 82,183.14 = 34,402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,553/82,183.14 = 34,402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,553x = 82,183.14 × 34,402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,553x = 2,827,305,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,305,473.85/59,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,475.45

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