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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,696.36, 82,371.84 and 34,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,696.36, 82,371.84 and 34,541 is: 47,661.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,696.36 : 82,371.84 = 34,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,696.36/82,371.84 = 34,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,696.36x = 82,371.84 × 34,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,696.36x = 2,845,205,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,205,725.44/59,696.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,661.29

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