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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,411.88, 89,032.50 and 35,729.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,411.88, 89,032.50 and 35,729.10 is: 53,542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,411.88 : 89,032.50 = 35,729.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,411.88/89,032.50 = 35,729.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,411.88x = 89,032.50 × 35,729.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,411.88x = 3,181,051,095.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,051,095.75/59,411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,542.34

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