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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,273.58, 98,320.62 and 59,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,273.58, 98,320.62 and 59,388.28 is: 89,455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,273.58 : 98,320.62 = 59,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,273.58/98,320.62 = 59,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,273.58x = 98,320.62 × 59,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,273.58x = 5,839,092,510.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,839,092,510.33/65,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,455.68

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