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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,639.64, 89,474.12 and 29,668.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,639.64, 89,474.12 and 29,668.02 is: 44,509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,639.64 : 89,474.12 = 29,668.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,639.64/89,474.12 = 29,668.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,639.64x = 89,474.12 × 29,668.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,639.64x = 2,654,519,981.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,519,981.64/59,639.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,509.32

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