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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,518.59, 89,244.03 and 46,004.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,518.59, 89,244.03 and 46,004.97 is: 68,981.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,518.59 : 89,244.03 = 46,004.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,518.59/89,244.03 = 46,004.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,518.59x = 89,244.03 × 46,004.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,518.59x = 4,105,668,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,668,246.58/59,518.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,981.28

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