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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,990.59, 88,436.90 and 23,429.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,990.59, 88,436.90 and 23,429.97 is: 35,125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,990.59 : 88,436.90 = 23,429.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,990.59/88,436.90 = 23,429.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,990.59x = 88,436.90 × 23,429.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,990.59x = 2,072,073,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,073,972.47/58,990.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,125.50

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