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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,731.74, 82,425.55 and 35,531.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,731.74, 82,425.55 and 35,531.37 is: 49,030.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,731.74 : 82,425.55 = 35,531.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,731.74/82,425.55 = 35,531.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,731.74x = 82,425.55 × 35,531.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,731.74x = 2,928,692,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,692,625.68/59,731.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,030.76

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