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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,047.20, 88,527.04 and 23,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,047.20, 88,527.04 and 23,984 is: 35,958.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,047.20 : 88,527.04 = 23,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,047.20/88,527.04 = 23,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,047.20x = 88,527.04 × 23,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,047.20x = 2,123,232,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,232,527.36/59,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,958.23

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