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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,023.96, 88,555.44 and 23,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,023.96, 88,555.44 and 23,954.20 is: 35,939.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,023.96 : 88,555.44 = 23,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,023.96/88,555.44 = 23,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,023.96x = 88,555.44 × 23,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,023.96x = 2,121,274,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,274,720.85/59,023.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,939.21

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