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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,486.62, 89,054.62 and 52,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,486.62, 89,054.62 and 52,105.50 is: 78,004.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,486.62 : 89,054.62 = 52,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,486.62/89,054.62 = 52,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,486.62x = 89,054.62 × 52,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,486.62x = 4,640,234,926.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,234,926.87/59,486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,004.68

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