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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,729.68, 82,422.39 and 34,235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,729.68, 82,422.39 and 34,235.74 is: 47,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,729.68 : 82,422.39 = 34,235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,729.68/82,422.39 = 34,235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,729.68x = 82,422.39 × 34,235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,729.68x = 2,821,791,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,791,514.22/59,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,242.70

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