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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,280, 88,940.64 and 29,691.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,280, 88,940.64 and 29,691.24 is: 44,547.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,280 : 88,940.64 = 29,691.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,280/88,940.64 = 29,691.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,280x = 88,940.64 × 29,691.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,280x = 2,640,757,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,757,887.99/59,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,547.20

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