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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,382.64, 88,649.44 and 57,305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,382.64, 88,649.44 and 57,305.92 is: 85,549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,382.64 : 88,649.44 = 57,305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,382.64/88,649.44 = 57,305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,382.64x = 88,649.44 × 57,305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,382.64x = 5,080,137,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080,137,716.68/59,382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,549.21

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