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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,287.72, 88,931.58 and 23,765.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,287.72, 88,931.58 and 23,765.14 is: 35,647.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,287.72 : 88,931.58 = 23,765.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,287.72/88,931.58 = 23,765.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,287.72x = 88,931.58 × 23,765.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,287.72x = 2,113,471,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,471,449.12/59,287.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,647.71

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