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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,036.95, 88,539.28 and 35,325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,036.95, 88,539.28 and 35,325.86 is: 52,979.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,036.95 : 88,539.28 = 35,325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,036.95/88,539.28 = 35,325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,036.95x = 88,539.28 × 35,325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,036.95x = 3,127,725,678.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,725,678.77/59,036.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,979.12

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