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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,299.14, 89,009.55 and 39,714.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,299.14, 89,009.55 and 39,714.42 is: 59,612.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,299.14 : 89,009.55 = 39,714.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,299.14/89,009.55 = 39,714.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,299.14x = 89,009.55 × 39,714.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,299.14x = 3,534,962,652.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,962,652.71/59,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,612.38

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