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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,264.70, 88,897.06 and 23,742.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,264.70, 88,897.06 and 23,742.14 is: 35,613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,264.70 : 88,897.06 = 23,742.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,264.70/88,897.06 = 23,742.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,264.70x = 88,897.06 × 23,742.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,264.70x = 2,110,606,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,606,444.11/59,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,613.21

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