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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,150.28, 88,725.42 and 34,509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,150.28, 88,725.42 and 34,509 is: 51,763.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,150.28 : 88,725.42 = 34,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,150.28/88,725.42 = 34,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,150.28x = 88,725.42 × 34,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,150.28x = 3,061,825,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,825,518.78/59,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,763.50

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