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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,626.74, 82,266.94 and 35,744.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,626.74, 82,266.94 and 35,744.70 is: 49,316.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,626.74 : 82,266.94 = 35,744.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,626.74/82,266.94 = 35,744.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,626.74x = 82,266.94 × 35,744.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,626.74x = 2,940,607,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,607,090.22/59,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,316.92

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