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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,614.66, 89,497.86 and 38,642.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,614.66, 89,497.86 and 38,642.46 is: 58,012.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,614.66 : 89,497.86 = 38,642.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,614.66/89,497.86 = 38,642.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,614.66x = 89,497.86 × 38,642.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,614.66x = 3,458,417,211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,417,211.97/59,614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,012.87

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