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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,096.66, 81,898.40 and 57,975.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,096.66, 81,898.40 and 57,975.21 is: 80,344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,096.66 : 81,898.40 = 57,975.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,096.66/81,898.40 = 57,975.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,096.66x = 81,898.40 × 57,975.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,096.66x = 4,748,076,648.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,076,648.79/59,096.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,344.25

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