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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,525.49, 89,306.06 and 35,858.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,525.49, 89,306.06 and 35,858.91 is: 53,799.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,525.49 : 89,306.06 = 35,858.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,525.49/89,306.06 = 35,858.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,525.49x = 89,306.06 × 35,858.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,525.49x = 3,202,417,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,417,788.70/59,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,799.10

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