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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,444.96, 89,073.04 and 48,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,444.96, 89,073.04 and 48,297.44 is: 72,369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,444.96 : 89,073.04 = 48,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,444.96/89,073.04 = 48,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,444.96x = 89,073.04 × 48,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,444.96x = 4,301,999,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,999,805.02/59,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,369.46

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