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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,429.88, 89,059.50 and 35,747.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,429.88, 89,059.50 and 35,747.10 is: 53,569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,429.88 : 89,059.50 = 35,747.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,429.88/89,059.50 = 35,747.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,429.88x = 89,059.50 × 35,747.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,429.88x = 3,183,618,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,618,852.45/59,429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,569.33

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