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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,989.59, 88,451.74 and 23,414.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,989.59, 88,451.74 and 23,414.87 is: 35,109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,989.59 : 88,451.74 = 23,414.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,989.59/88,451.74 = 23,414.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,989.59x = 88,451.74 × 23,414.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,989.59x = 2,071,085,993.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,085,993.37/58,989.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,109.35

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