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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,327.13, 81,909.63 and 52,942.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,327.13, 81,909.63 and 52,942.74 is: 73,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,327.13 : 81,909.63 = 52,942.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,327.13/81,909.63 = 52,942.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,327.13x = 81,909.63 × 52,942.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,327.13x = 4,336,520,244.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,520,244.59/59,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,095.06

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