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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,371.62, 88,942.14 and 53,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,371.62, 88,942.14 and 53,062.26 is: 79,490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,371.62 : 88,942.14 = 53,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,371.62/88,942.14 = 53,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,371.62x = 88,942.14 × 53,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,371.62x = 4,719,470,957.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719,470,957.64/59,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,490.35

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