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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,922, 89,427.36 and 53,279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,922, 89,427.36 and 53,279.22 is: 79,513.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,922 : 89,427.36 = 53,279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,922/89,427.36 = 53,279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,922x = 89,427.36 × 53,279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,922x = 4,764,619,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,619,987.46/59,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,513.70

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