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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,012.49, 88,595.89 and 35,040.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,012.49, 88,595.89 and 35,040.54 is: 52,606.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,012.49 : 88,595.89 = 35,040.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,012.49/88,595.89 = 35,040.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,012.49x = 88,595.89 × 35,040.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,012.49x = 3,104,447,827.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,447,827.38/59,012.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,606.62

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