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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,866.72, 89,964.50 and 55,966.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,866.72, 89,964.50 and 55,966.12 is: 84,102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,866.72 : 89,964.50 = 55,966.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,866.72/89,964.50 = 55,966.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,866.72x = 89,964.50 × 55,966.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,866.72x = 5,034,964,002.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,964,002.74/59,866.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,102.89

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