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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,206.48, 88,752 and 23,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,206.48, 88,752 and 23,657.20 is: 35,462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,206.48 : 88,752 = 23,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,206.48/88,752 = 23,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,206.48x = 88,752 × 23,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,206.48x = 2,099,623,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,623,814.40/59,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,462.74

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