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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,035.17, 88,534.13 and 23,481.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,035.17, 88,534.13 and 23,481.03 is: 35,214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,035.17 : 88,534.13 = 23,481.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,035.17/88,534.13 = 23,481.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,035.17x = 88,534.13 × 23,481.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,035.17x = 2,078,872,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,872,445.15/59,035.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,214.13

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