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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,305.20, 88,957.80 and 57,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,305.20, 88,957.80 and 57,231.60 is: 85,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,305.20 : 88,957.80 = 57,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,305.20/88,957.80 = 57,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,305.20x = 88,957.80 × 57,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,305.20x = 5,091,197,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,197,226.48/59,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,847.40

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