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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,922.03, 89,427.33 and 53,279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,922.03, 89,427.33 and 53,279.22 is: 79,513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,922.03 : 89,427.33 = 53,279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,922.03/89,427.33 = 53,279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,922.03x = 89,427.33 × 53,279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,922.03x = 4,764,618,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,618,389.08/59,922.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,513.63

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