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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,362.02, 89,061.60 and 35,695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,362.02, 89,061.60 and 35,695.44 is: 53,554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,362.02 : 89,061.60 = 35,695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,362.02/89,061.60 = 35,695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,362.02x = 89,061.60 × 35,695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,362.02x = 3,179,092,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,092,999.10/59,362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,554.33

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