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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,154.28, 88,731.42 and 34,513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,154.28, 88,731.42 and 34,513 is: 51,769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,154.28 : 88,731.42 = 34,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,154.28/88,731.42 = 34,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,154.28x = 88,731.42 × 34,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,154.28x = 3,062,387,498.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,387,498.46/59,154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,769.50

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