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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,172.46, 88,536.33 and 35,392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,172.46, 88,536.33 and 35,392.48 is: 52,955.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,172.46 : 88,536.33 = 35,392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,172.46/88,536.33 = 35,392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,172.46x = 88,536.33 × 35,392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,172.46x = 3,133,520,288.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,520,288.80/59,172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,955.72

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