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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,805, 82,530.90 and 34,669.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,805, 82,530.90 and 34,669.08 is: 47,843.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,805 : 82,530.90 = 34,669.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,805/82,530.90 = 34,669.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,805x = 82,530.90 × 34,669.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,805x = 2,861,270,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,270,374.57/59,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,843.33

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