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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,127.96, 88,688.70 and 35,748.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,127.96, 88,688.70 and 35,748.12 is: 53,620.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,127.96 : 88,688.70 = 35,748.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,127.96/88,688.70 = 35,748.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,127.96x = 88,688.70 × 35,748.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,127.96x = 3,170,454,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,454,290.24/59,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,620.22

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