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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,547.76, 89,161.62 and 31,409.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,547.76, 89,161.62 and 31,409.26 is: 47,029.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,547.76 : 89,161.62 = 31,409.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,547.76/89,161.62 = 31,409.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,547.76x = 89,161.62 × 31,409.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,547.76x = 2,800,500,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,500,504.60/59,547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,029.49

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