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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,223.68, 88,758.40 and 52,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,223.68, 88,758.40 and 52,947.20 is: 79,351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,223.68 : 88,758.40 = 52,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,223.68/88,758.40 = 52,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,223.68x = 88,758.40 × 52,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,223.68x = 4,699,508,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,508,756.48/59,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,351.85

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