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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,990, 82,786.20 and 34,841.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,990, 82,786.20 and 34,841.12 is: 48,080.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,990 : 82,786.20 = 34,841.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,990/82,786.20 = 34,841.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,990x = 82,786.20 × 34,841.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,990x = 2,884,363,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,363,928.54/59,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,080.75

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