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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,348.67, 88,895.02 and 55,859.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,348.67, 88,895.02 and 55,859.19 is: 83,668.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,348.67 : 88,895.02 = 55,859.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,348.67/88,895.02 = 55,859.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,348.67x = 88,895.02 × 55,859.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,348.67x = 4,965,603,812.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,965,603,812.23/59,348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,668.33

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