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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,266.17, 88,899.39 and 23,743.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,266.17, 88,899.39 and 23,743.53 is: 35,615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,266.17 : 88,899.39 = 23,743.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,266.17/88,899.39 = 23,743.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,266.17x = 88,899.39 × 23,743.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,266.17x = 2,110,785,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,785,333.45/59,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,615.35

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