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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,005.96, 129,008.82 and 56,416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,005.96, 129,008.82 and 56,416.76 is: 84,625.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,005.96 : 129,008.82 = 56,416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,005.96/129,008.82 = 56,416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,005.96x = 129,008.82 × 56,416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,005.96x = 7,278,259,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278,259,958.35/86,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,625.07

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