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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,256.56, 88,787.64 and 35,889.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,256.56, 88,787.64 and 35,889.68 is: 53,775.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,256.56 : 88,787.64 = 35,889.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,256.56/88,787.64 = 35,889.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,256.56x = 88,787.64 × 35,889.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,256.56x = 3,186,559,987.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,559,987.56/59,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,775.65

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