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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,069.62, 88,531.47 and 50,690.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,069.62, 88,531.47 and 50,690.74 is: 75,973.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,069.62 : 88,531.47 = 50,690.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,069.62/88,531.47 = 50,690.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,069.62x = 88,531.47 × 50,690.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,069.62x = 4,487,725,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,725,727.59/59,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,973.50

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