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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,009.49, 88,591.39 and 35,037.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,009.49, 88,591.39 and 35,037.54 is: 52,602.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,009.49 : 88,591.39 = 35,037.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,009.49/88,591.39 = 35,037.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,009.49x = 88,591.39 × 35,037.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,009.49x = 3,104,024,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,024,370.78/59,009.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,602.12

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