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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,291.66, 88,895.55 and 29,688.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,291.66, 88,895.55 and 29,688.26 is: 44,511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,291.66 : 88,895.55 = 29,688.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,291.66/88,895.55 = 29,688.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,291.66x = 88,895.55 × 29,688.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,291.66x = 2,639,154,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,154,201.24/59,291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,511.39

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