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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,377.76, 109,059.69 and 59,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,377.76, 109,059.69 and 59,518.20 is: 89,682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,377.76 : 109,059.69 = 59,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,377.76/109,059.69 = 59,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,377.76x = 109,059.69 × 59,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,377.76x = 6,491,036,441.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,491,036,441.36/72,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,682.75

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