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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,670, 82,346.98 and 35,787.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,670, 82,346.98 and 35,787.96 is: 49,388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,670 : 82,346.98 = 35,787.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,670/82,346.98 = 35,787.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,670x = 82,346.98 × 35,787.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,670x = 2,947,030,426.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,030,426.36/59,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,388.81

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