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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,487.62, 89,056.11 and 52,106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,487.62, 89,056.11 and 52,106.50 is: 78,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,487.62 : 89,056.11 = 52,106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,487.62/89,056.11 = 52,106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,487.62x = 89,056.11 × 52,106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,487.62x = 4,640,402,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,402,195.72/59,487.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,006.18

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