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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,366.66, 81,964.23 and 52,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,366.66, 81,964.23 and 52,982.24 is: 73,149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,366.66 : 81,964.23 = 52,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,366.66/81,964.23 = 52,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,366.66x = 81,964.23 × 52,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,366.66x = 4,342,648,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,648,505.28/59,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,149.62

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