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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,566.74, 89,323.87 and 27,985.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,566.74, 89,323.87 and 27,985.78 is: 41,966.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,566.74 : 89,323.87 = 27,985.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,566.74/89,323.87 = 27,985.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,566.74x = 89,323.87 × 27,985.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,566.74x = 2,499,797,881.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,797,881.29/59,566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,966.34

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