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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,864.20, 82,606.98 and 34,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,864.20, 82,606.98 and 34,711 is: 47,897.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,864.20 : 82,606.98 = 34,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,864.20/82,606.98 = 34,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,864.20x = 82,606.98 × 34,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,864.20x = 2,867,370,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,370,882.78/59,864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,897.92

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