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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,571.52, 82,203.04 and 35,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,571.52, 82,203.04 and 35,693.76 is: 49,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,571.52 : 82,203.04 = 35,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,571.52/82,203.04 = 35,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,571.52x = 82,203.04 × 35,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,571.52x = 2,934,135,581.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,135,581.03/59,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,254.00

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