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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,182.60, 88,658.70 and 35,739.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,182.60, 88,658.70 and 35,739.40 is: 53,539.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,182.60 : 88,658.70 = 35,739.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,182.60/88,658.70 = 35,739.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,182.60x = 88,658.70 × 35,739.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,182.60x = 3,168,608,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,608,742.78/59,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,539.53

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