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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,459.83, 89,178.40 and 29,869.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,459.83, 89,178.40 and 29,869.45 is: 44,798.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,459.83 : 89,178.40 = 29,869.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,459.83/89,178.40 = 29,869.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,459.83x = 89,178.40 × 29,869.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,459.83x = 2,663,709,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,709,759.88/59,459.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,798.48

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