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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,198.64, 81,614.52 and 57,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,198.64, 81,614.52 and 57,364.08 is: 79,085.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,198.64 : 81,614.52 = 57,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,198.64/81,614.52 = 57,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,198.64x = 81,614.52 × 57,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,198.64x = 4,681,741,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,741,854.44/59,198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,085.29

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