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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,031.72, 88,553.70 and 34,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,031.72, 88,553.70 and 34,099.80 is: 51,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,031.72 : 88,553.70 = 34,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,031.72/88,553.70 = 34,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,031.72x = 88,553.70 × 34,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,031.72x = 3,019,663,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,663,459.26/59,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,153.24

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