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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,389.52, 88,960.34 and 35,621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,389.52, 88,960.34 and 35,621.70 is: 53,358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,389.52 : 88,960.34 = 35,621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,389.52/88,960.34 = 35,621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,389.52x = 88,960.34 × 35,621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,389.52x = 3,168,918,543.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,918,543.38/59,389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,358.21

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