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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,924, 89,430.32 and 53,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,924, 89,430.32 and 53,281.20 is: 79,516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,924 : 89,430.32 = 53,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,924/89,430.32 = 53,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,924x = 89,430.32 × 53,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,924x = 4,764,954,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,954,765.98/59,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,516.63

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