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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,971.14, 89,926.34 and 35,017.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,971.14, 89,926.34 and 35,017.47 is: 52,508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,971.14 : 89,926.34 = 35,017.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,971.14/89,926.34 = 35,017.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,971.14x = 89,926.34 × 35,017.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,971.14x = 3,148,992,738.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,992,738.07/59,971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,508.47

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