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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,153.28, 88,729.92 and 34,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,153.28, 88,729.92 and 34,512 is: 51,768

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,153.28 : 88,729.92 = 34,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,153.28/88,729.92 = 34,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,153.28x = 88,729.92 × 34,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,153.28x = 3,062,246,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,246,999.04/59,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,768

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