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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,038.34, 88,588.04 and 23,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,038.34, 88,588.04 and 23,492 is: 35,250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,038.34 : 88,588.04 = 23,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,038.34/88,588.04 = 23,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,038.34x = 88,588.04 × 23,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,038.34x = 2,081,110,235.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,110,235.68/59,038.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,250.15

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