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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,457.58, 82,004.49 and 52,658.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,457.58, 82,004.49 and 52,658.73 is: 72,627.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,457.58 : 82,004.49 = 52,658.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,457.58/82,004.49 = 52,658.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,457.58x = 82,004.49 × 52,658.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,457.58x = 4,318,252,297.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,252,297.70/59,457.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,627.45

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