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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,012.99, 88,596.65 and 35,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,012.99, 88,596.65 and 35,041.04 is: 52,607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,012.99 : 88,596.65 = 35,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,012.99/88,596.65 = 35,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,012.99x = 88,596.65 × 35,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,012.99x = 3,104,518,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,518,138.33/59,012.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,607.37

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