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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,650.16, 89,477.96 and 42,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,650.16, 89,477.96 and 42,198 is: 63,298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,650.16 : 89,477.96 = 42,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,650.16/89,477.96 = 42,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,650.16x = 89,477.96 × 42,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,650.16x = 3,775,790,956.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,790,956.08/59,650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,298.92

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