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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,977.06, 89,480.65 and 53,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,977.06, 89,480.65 and 53,998.72 is: 80,561.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,977.06 : 89,480.65 = 53,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,977.06/89,480.65 = 53,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,977.06x = 89,480.65 × 53,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,977.06x = 4,831,840,294.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,840,294.77/59,977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,561.47

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