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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,172, 88,714.20 and 35,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,172, 88,714.20 and 35,793.24 is: 53,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,172 : 88,714.20 = 35,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,172/88,714.20 = 35,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,172x = 88,714.20 × 35,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,172x = 3,175,368,652.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,368,652.01/59,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,663.37

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