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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,167.80, 88,751.70 and 35,839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,167.80, 88,751.70 and 35,839.80 is: 53,759.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,167.80 : 88,751.70 = 35,839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,167.80/88,751.70 = 35,839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,167.80x = 88,751.70 × 35,839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,167.80x = 3,180,843,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,843,177.66/59,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,759.70

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