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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,644.09, 82,297.01 and 34,158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,644.09, 82,297.01 and 34,158.55 is: 47,132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,644.09 : 82,297.01 = 34,158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,644.09/82,297.01 = 34,158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,644.09x = 82,297.01 × 34,158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,644.09x = 2,811,146,119.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,146,119.45/59,644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,132.02

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