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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,498.88, 89,273.52 and 29,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,498.88, 89,273.52 and 29,901.12 is: 44,864.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,498.88 : 89,273.52 = 29,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,498.88/89,273.52 = 29,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,498.88x = 89,273.52 × 29,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,498.88x = 2,669,378,234.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,378,234.34/59,498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,864.34

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