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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,174.17, 88,805.34 and 43,419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,174.17, 88,805.34 and 43,419.92 is: 65,162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,174.17 : 88,805.34 = 43,419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,174.17/88,805.34 = 43,419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,174.17x = 88,805.34 × 43,419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,174.17x = 3,855,920,314.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,920,314.35/59,174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,162.22

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