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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,179.28, 88,768.92 and 34,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,179.28, 88,768.92 and 34,538 is: 51,807

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,179.28 : 88,768.92 = 34,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,179.28/88,768.92 = 34,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,179.28x = 88,768.92 × 34,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,179.28x = 3,065,900,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,900,958.96/59,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,807

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