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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,151.91, 88,654.03 and 29,578.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,151.91, 88,654.03 and 29,578.21 is: 44,330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,151.91 : 88,654.03 = 29,578.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,151.91/88,654.03 = 29,578.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,151.91x = 88,654.03 × 29,578.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,151.91x = 2,622,227,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,227,516.69/59,151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,330.39

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