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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,875.14, 82,627.67 and 34,383.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,875.14, 82,627.67 and 34,383.17 is: 47,448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,875.14 : 82,627.67 = 34,383.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,875.14/82,627.67 = 34,383.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,875.14x = 82,627.67 × 34,383.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,875.14x = 2,841,001,258.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,001,258.97/59,875.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,448.76

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