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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,332.80, 88,999.20 and 56,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,332.80, 88,999.20 and 56,708.40 is: 85,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,332.80 : 88,999.20 = 56,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,332.80/88,999.20 = 56,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,332.80x = 88,999.20 × 56,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,332.80x = 5,047,002,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047,002,233.28/59,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,062.60

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