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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,729.74, 82,399.35 and 35,814.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,729.74, 82,399.35 and 35,814.85 is: 49,407.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,729.74 : 82,399.35 = 35,814.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,729.74/82,399.35 = 35,814.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,729.74x = 82,399.35 × 35,814.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,729.74x = 2,951,120,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,120,360.35/59,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,407.89

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