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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,276.28, 88,535.86 and 53,645.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,276.28, 88,535.86 and 53,645.32 is: 80,125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,276.28 : 88,535.86 = 53,645.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,276.28/88,535.86 = 53,645.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,276.28x = 88,535.86 × 53,645.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,276.28x = 4,749,534,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,534,541.18/59,276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,125.38

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