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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,766.61, 82,466.08 and 34,281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,766.61, 82,466.08 and 34,281.18 is: 47,301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,766.61 : 82,466.08 = 34,281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,766.61/82,466.08 = 34,281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,766.61x = 82,466.08 × 34,281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,766.61x = 2,827,034,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,034,532.37/59,766.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,301.24

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