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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,852.66, 82,596.84 and 35,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,852.66, 82,596.84 and 35,993 is: 49,670.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,852.66 : 82,596.84 = 35,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,852.66/82,596.84 = 35,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,852.66x = 82,596.84 × 35,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,852.66x = 2,972,908,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,908,062.12/59,852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,670.44

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