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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,127.89, 88,644.74 and 34,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,127.89, 88,644.74 and 34,139.60 is: 51,182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,127.89 : 88,644.74 = 34,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,127.89/88,644.74 = 34,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,127.89x = 88,644.74 × 34,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,127.89x = 3,026,295,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,295,522.48/59,127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,182.20

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