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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,261.70, 88,892.54 and 23,739.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,261.70, 88,892.54 and 23,739.14 is: 35,608.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,261.70 : 88,892.54 = 23,739.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,261.70/88,892.54 = 23,739.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,261.70x = 88,892.54 × 23,739.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,261.70x = 2,110,232,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,232,452.02/59,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,608.71

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