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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,569.72, 132,854.40 and 35,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,569.72, 132,854.40 and 35,966.88 is: 53,950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,569.72 : 132,854.40 = 35,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,569.72/132,854.40 = 35,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,569.72x = 132,854.40 × 35,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,569.72x = 4,778,358,262.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,358,262.27/88,569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,950.25

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