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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,236.60, 88,713.96 and 34,224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,236.60, 88,713.96 and 34,224.88 is: 51,255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,236.60 : 88,713.96 = 34,224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,236.60/88,713.96 = 34,224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,236.60x = 88,713.96 × 34,224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,236.60x = 3,036,224,635.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,224,635.32/59,236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,255.89

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