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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,825.08, 89,709.06 and 34,872.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,825.08, 89,709.06 and 34,872.32 is: 52,291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,825.08 : 89,709.06 = 34,872.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,825.08/89,709.06 = 34,872.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,825.08x = 89,709.06 × 34,872.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,825.08x = 3,128,362,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,362,598.67/59,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,291.83

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