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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,994.08, 131,916.96 and 59,835.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,994.08, 131,916.96 and 59,835.24 is: 89,702.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,994.08 : 131,916.96 = 59,835.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,994.08/131,916.96 = 59,835.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,994.08x = 131,916.96 × 59,835.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,994.08x = 7,893,282,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,893,282,961.67/87,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,702.43

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