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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,996.24, 82,804.96 and 34,860.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,996.24, 82,804.96 and 34,860.32 is: 48,113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,996.24 : 82,804.96 = 34,860.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,996.24/82,804.96 = 34,860.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,996.24x = 82,804.96 × 34,860.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,996.24x = 2,886,607,403.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,607,403.19/59,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,113.14

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