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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,972.63, 82,769.51 and 34,822.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,972.63, 82,769.51 and 34,822.13 is: 48,058.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,972.63 : 82,769.51 = 34,822.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,972.63/82,769.51 = 34,822.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,972.63x = 82,769.51 × 34,822.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,972.63x = 2,882,210,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,210,310.46/59,972.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,058.77

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