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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,999.70, 79,930.80 and 56,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,999.70, 79,930.80 and 56,999.70 is: 79,930.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,999.70 : 79,930.80 = 56,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,999.70/79,930.80 = 56,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,999.70x = 79,930.80 × 56,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,999.70x = 4,556,031,620.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,031,620.76/56,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,930.80

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