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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,872.16, 89,749.56 and 51,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,872.16, 89,749.56 and 51,007.52 is: 76,461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,872.16 : 89,749.56 = 51,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,872.16/89,749.56 = 51,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,872.16x = 89,749.56 × 51,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,872.16x = 4,577,902,476.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,902,476.69/59,872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,461.29

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