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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,998.94, 89,993.13 and 55,300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,998.94, 89,993.13 and 55,300.94 is: 82,946.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,998.94 : 89,993.13 = 55,300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,998.94/89,993.13 = 55,300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,998.94x = 89,993.13 × 55,300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,998.94x = 4,976,704,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,976,704,682.54/59,998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,946.54

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