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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,758.91, 152,587.13 and 59,649.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,758.91, 152,587.13 and 59,649.03 is: 89,443.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,758.91 : 152,587.13 = 59,649.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,758.91/152,587.13 = 59,649.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,758.91x = 152,587.13 × 59,649.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,758.91x = 9,101,673,996.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,101,673,996.74/101,758.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,443.51

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