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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,009.31, 88,460.40 and 29,436.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,009.31, 88,460.40 and 29,436.21 is: 44,127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,009.31 : 88,460.40 = 29,436.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,009.31/88,460.40 = 29,436.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,009.31x = 88,460.40 × 29,436.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,009.31x = 2,603,938,911.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,938,911.08/59,009.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,127.59

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