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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,235.60, 88,712.46 and 34,223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,235.60, 88,712.46 and 34,223.88 is: 51,254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,235.60 : 88,712.46 = 34,223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,235.60/88,712.46 = 34,223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,235.60x = 88,712.46 × 34,223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,235.60x = 3,036,084,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,084,585.54/59,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,254.39

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