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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,249.67, 88,874.58 and 23,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,249.67, 88,874.58 and 23,727 is: 35,590.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,249.67 : 88,874.58 = 23,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,249.67/88,874.58 = 23,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,249.67x = 88,874.58 × 23,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,249.67x = 2,108,727,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,727,159.66/59,249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,590.53

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