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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,333.18, 89,061.29 and 39,748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,333.18, 89,061.29 and 39,748.60 is: 59,664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,333.18 : 89,061.29 = 39,748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,333.18/89,061.29 = 39,748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,333.18x = 89,061.29 × 39,748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,333.18x = 3,540,061,591.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,061,591.69/59,333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,664.11

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