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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,335.60, 89,003.40 and 50,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,335.60, 89,003.40 and 50,004.40 is: 75,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,335.60 : 89,003.40 = 50,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,335.60/89,003.40 = 50,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,335.60x = 89,003.40 × 50,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,335.60x = 4,450,561,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,561,614.96/59,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,006.60

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