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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,072.66, 88,508.70 and 35,649.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,072.66, 88,508.70 and 35,649.86 is: 53,414.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,072.66 : 88,508.70 = 35,649.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,072.66/88,508.70 = 35,649.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,072.66x = 88,508.70 × 35,649.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,072.66x = 3,155,322,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,322,763.78/59,072.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,414.27

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