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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,161.73, 88,601.04 and 34,149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,161.73, 88,601.04 and 34,149.74 is: 51,142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,161.73 : 88,601.04 = 34,149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,161.73/88,601.04 = 34,149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,161.73x = 88,601.04 × 34,149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,161.73x = 3,025,702,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,702,036.72/59,161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,142.90

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