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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,236.28, 88,863.65 and 35,538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,236.28, 88,863.65 and 35,538.26 is: 53,312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,236.28 : 88,863.65 = 35,538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,236.28/88,863.65 = 35,538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,236.28x = 88,863.65 × 35,538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,236.28x = 3,158,059,009.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,059,009.51/59,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,312.92

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