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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,618, 82,272.84 and 34,469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,618, 82,272.84 and 34,469.12 is: 47,567.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,618 : 82,272.84 = 34,469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,618/82,272.84 = 34,469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,618x = 82,272.84 × 34,469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,618x = 2,835,872,394.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835,872,394.70/59,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,567.39

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