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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,171.46, 88,534.83 and 35,391.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,171.46, 88,534.83 and 35,391.48 is: 52,954.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,171.46 : 88,534.83 = 35,391.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,171.46/88,534.83 = 35,391.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,171.46x = 88,534.83 × 35,391.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,171.46x = 3,133,378,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,378,665.25/59,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,954.22

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