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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,161.44, 88,784.97 and 23,143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,161.44, 88,784.97 and 23,143.21 is: 34,731.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,161.44 : 88,784.97 = 23,143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,161.44/88,784.97 = 23,143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,161.44x = 88,784.97 × 23,143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,161.44x = 2,054,769,205.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,769,205.55/59,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,731.56

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