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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,278.38, 88,871.13 and 29,681.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,278.38, 88,871.13 and 29,681.34 is: 44,498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,278.38 : 88,871.13 = 29,681.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,278.38/88,871.13 = 29,681.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,278.38x = 88,871.13 × 29,681.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,278.38x = 2,637,814,225.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,814,225.71/59,278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,498.76

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