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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,012.88, 82,003.41 and 58,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,012.88, 82,003.41 and 58,406.04 is: 81,160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,012.88 : 82,003.41 = 58,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,012.88/82,003.41 = 58,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,012.88x = 82,003.41 × 58,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,012.88x = 4,789,494,444.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,494,444.60/59,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,160.15

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