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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,461.83, 89,181.40 and 29,871.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,461.83, 89,181.40 and 29,871.45 is: 44,801.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,461.83 : 89,181.40 = 29,871.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,461.83/89,181.40 = 29,871.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,461.83x = 89,181.40 × 29,871.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,461.83x = 2,663,977,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,977,731.03/59,461.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,801.48

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