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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,475.21, 89,037.78 and 39,704.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,475.21, 89,037.78 and 39,704.73 is: 59,440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,475.21 : 89,037.78 = 39,704.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,475.21/89,037.78 = 39,704.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,475.21x = 89,037.78 × 39,704.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,475.21x = 3,535,221,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,221,014.70/59,475.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,440.24

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