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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,966.76, 82,761.40 and 34,816.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,966.76, 82,761.40 and 34,816.26 is: 48,050.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,966.76 : 82,761.40 = 34,816.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,966.76/82,761.40 = 34,816.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,966.76x = 82,761.40 × 34,816.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,966.76x = 2,881,442,420.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,442,420.36/59,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,050.66

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