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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,660.13, 82,329.22 and 34,165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,660.13, 82,329.22 and 34,165.65 is: 47,147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,660.13 : 82,329.22 = 34,165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,660.13/82,329.22 = 34,165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,660.13x = 82,329.22 × 34,165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,660.13x = 2,812,831,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,831,315.29/59,660.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,147.59

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