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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,171.96, 88,535.58 and 35,391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,171.96, 88,535.58 and 35,391.98 is: 52,954.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,171.96 : 88,535.58 = 35,391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,171.96/88,535.58 = 35,391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,171.96x = 88,535.58 × 35,391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,171.96x = 3,133,449,033.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,449,033.97/59,171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,954.97

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