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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,379.62, 89,208.76 and 56,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,379.62, 89,208.76 and 56,017.04 is: 84,157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,379.62 : 89,208.76 = 56,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,379.62/89,208.76 = 56,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,379.62x = 89,208.76 × 56,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,379.62x = 4,997,210,677.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,210,677.27/59,379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,157.00

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