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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,042.93, 88,515.09 and 29,420.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,042.93, 88,515.09 and 29,420.01 is: 44,105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,042.93 : 88,515.09 = 29,420.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,042.93/88,515.09 = 29,420.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,042.93x = 88,515.09 × 29,420.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,042.93x = 2,604,114,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,114,832.95/59,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,105.45

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