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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,553.96, 89,332.95 and 29,955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,553.96, 89,332.95 and 29,955.66 is: 44,934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,553.96 : 89,332.95 = 29,955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,553.96/89,332.95 = 29,955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,553.96x = 89,332.95 × 29,955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,553.96x = 2,676,027,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,027,477.00/59,553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,934.50

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