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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,276, 88,934.64 and 29,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,276, 88,934.64 and 29,687.20 is: 44,541.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,276 : 88,934.64 = 29,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,276/88,934.64 = 29,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,276x = 88,934.64 × 29,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,276x = 2,640,220,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,220,444.61/59,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,541.14

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