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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,663.68, 89,659.55 and 55,762.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,663.68, 89,659.55 and 55,762.62 is: 83,797.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,663.68 : 89,659.55 = 55,762.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,663.68/89,659.55 = 55,762.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,663.68x = 89,659.55 × 55,762.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,663.68x = 4,999,651,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,651,416.02/59,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,797.24

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