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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,040.82, 88,545 and 35,329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,040.82, 88,545 and 35,329.70 is: 52,984.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,040.82 : 88,545 = 35,329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,040.82/88,545 = 35,329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,040.82x = 88,545 × 35,329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,040.82x = 3,128,268,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,268,286.50/59,040.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,984.84

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