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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,558.63, 82,167.44 and 34,051.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,558.63, 82,167.44 and 34,051.28 is: 46,977.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,558.63 : 82,167.44 = 34,051.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,558.63/82,167.44 = 34,051.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,558.63x = 82,167.44 × 34,051.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,558.63x = 2,797,905,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,905,925.23/59,558.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,977.34

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