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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,607.36, 82,249.02 and 34,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,607.36, 82,249.02 and 34,452 is: 47,538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,607.36 : 82,249.02 = 34,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,607.36/82,249.02 = 34,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,607.36x = 82,249.02 × 34,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,607.36x = 2,833,643,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,643,237.04/59,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,538.48

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