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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,013.84, 127,372.98 and 59,659.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,013.84, 127,372.98 and 59,659.58 is: 89,385.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,013.84 : 127,372.98 = 59,659.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,013.84/127,372.98 = 59,659.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,013.84x = 127,372.98 × 59,659.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,013.84x = 7,599,018,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,599,018,490.15/85,013.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,385.66

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