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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,011.84, 127,369.98 and 59,657.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,011.84, 127,369.98 and 59,657.58 is: 89,382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,011.84 : 127,369.98 = 59,657.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,011.84/127,369.98 = 59,657.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,011.84x = 127,369.98 × 59,657.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,011.84x = 7,598,584,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598,584,771.45/85,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,382.66

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