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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,975.16, 82,775.67 and 35,779.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,975.16, 82,775.67 and 35,779.23 is: 49,381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,975.16 : 82,775.67 = 35,779.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,975.16/82,775.67 = 35,779.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,975.16x = 82,775.67 × 35,779.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,975.16x = 2,961,649,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,649,735.33/59,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,381.27

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