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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,037.38, 88,512.32 and 35,658.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,037.38, 88,512.32 and 35,658.35 is: 53,461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,037.38 : 88,512.32 = 35,658.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,037.38/88,512.32 = 35,658.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,037.38x = 88,512.32 × 35,658.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,037.38x = 3,156,202,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,202,665.02/59,037.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,461.09

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