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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,541.96, 89,314.98 and 29,943.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,541.96, 89,314.98 and 29,943.66 is: 44,916.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,541.96 : 89,314.98 = 29,943.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,541.96/89,314.98 = 29,943.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,541.96x = 89,314.98 × 29,943.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,541.96x = 2,674,417,394.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,417,394.03/59,541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,916.52

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