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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,251.20, 88,934.40 and 35,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,251.20, 88,934.40 and 35,923.20 is: 53,919.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,251.20 : 88,934.40 = 35,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,251.20/88,934.40 = 35,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,251.20x = 88,934.40 × 35,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,251.20x = 3,194,808,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,808,238.08/59,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,919.72

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