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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,607.60, 82,265.64 and 35,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,607.60, 82,265.64 and 35,747.40 is: 49,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,607.60 : 82,265.64 = 35,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,607.60/82,265.64 = 35,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,607.60x = 82,265.64 × 35,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,607.60x = 2,940,782,739.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,782,739.34/59,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,335.70

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