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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,370.88, 88,971.36 and 35,688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,370.88, 88,971.36 and 35,688.28 is: 53,481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,370.88 : 88,971.36 = 35,688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,370.88/88,971.36 = 35,688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,370.88x = 88,971.36 × 35,688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,370.88x = 3,175,234,807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,234,807.66/59,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,481.35

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