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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,607.76, 89,411.64 and 38,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,607.76, 89,411.64 and 38,962.48 is: 58,443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,607.76 : 89,411.64 = 38,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,607.76/89,411.64 = 38,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,607.76x = 89,411.64 × 38,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,607.76x = 3,483,699,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,699,235.27/59,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,443.72

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