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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,016.47, 88,601.92 and 35,044.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,016.47, 88,601.92 and 35,044.58 is: 52,612.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,016.47 : 88,601.92 = 35,044.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,016.47/88,601.92 = 35,044.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,016.47x = 88,601.92 × 35,044.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,016.47x = 3,105,017,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,017,207.49/59,016.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,612.73

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