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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,926, 89,433.30 and 53,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,926, 89,433.30 and 53,283.20 is: 79,519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,926 : 89,433.30 = 53,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,926/89,433.30 = 53,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,926x = 89,433.30 × 53,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,926x = 4,765,292,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,765,292,410.56/59,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,519.61

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