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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,460, 89,233.44 and 47,912.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,460, 89,233.44 and 47,912.64 is: 71,903.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,460 : 89,233.44 = 47,912.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,460/89,233.44 = 47,912.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,460x = 89,233.44 × 47,912.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,460x = 4,275,409,686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,409,686.68/59,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,903.96

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