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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,994, 82,791.72 and 34,845.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,994, 82,791.72 and 34,845.12 is: 48,086.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,994 : 82,791.72 = 34,845.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,994/82,791.72 = 34,845.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,994x = 82,791.72 × 34,845.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,994x = 2,884,887,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,887,418.41/59,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,086.27

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