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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,831.65, 82,565.49 and 35,960.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,831.65, 82,565.49 and 35,960.55 is: 49,624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,831.65 : 82,565.49 = 35,960.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,831.65/82,565.49 = 35,960.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,831.65x = 82,565.49 × 35,960.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,831.65x = 2,969,100,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,100,431.42/59,831.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,624.24

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