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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,994.24, 82,802.20 and 34,858.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,994.24, 82,802.20 and 34,858.32 is: 48,110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,994.24 : 82,802.20 = 34,858.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,994.24/82,802.20 = 34,858.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,994.24x = 82,802.20 × 34,858.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,994.24x = 2,886,345,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,345,584.30/59,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,110.38

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