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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,573.91, 89,229.63 and 39,759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,573.91, 89,229.63 and 39,759.69 is: 59,551.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,573.91 : 89,229.63 = 39,759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,573.91/89,229.63 = 39,759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,573.91x = 89,229.63 × 39,759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,573.91x = 3,547,742,427.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,742,427.61/59,573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,551.95

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