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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,601, 82,246.44 and 35,723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,601, 82,246.44 and 35,723.04 is: 49,296.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,601 : 82,246.44 = 35,723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,601/82,246.44 = 35,723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,601x = 82,246.44 × 35,723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,601x = 2,938,092,865.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,092,865.98/59,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,296.03

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