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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,611.73, 82,271.33 and 35,751.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,611.73, 82,271.33 and 35,751.53 is: 49,341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,611.73 : 82,271.33 = 35,751.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,611.73/82,271.33 = 35,751.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,611.73x = 82,271.33 × 35,751.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,611.73x = 2,941,325,600.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,325,600.66/59,611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,341.39

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