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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,221.76, 88,807.35 and 34,279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,221.76, 88,807.35 and 34,279.02 is: 51,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,221.76 : 88,807.35 = 34,279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,221.76/88,807.35 = 34,279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,221.76x = 88,807.35 × 34,279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,221.76x = 3,044,229,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,229,160.50/59,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,403.90

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