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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,971.63, 82,768.14 and 34,821.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,971.63, 82,768.14 and 34,821.13 is: 48,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,971.63 : 82,768.14 = 34,821.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,971.63/82,768.14 = 34,821.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,971.63x = 82,768.14 × 34,821.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,971.63x = 2,882,079,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,079,574.85/59,971.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,057.39

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