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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,668.96, 89,336.40 and 31,905.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,668.96, 89,336.40 and 31,905.76 is: 47,769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,668.96 : 89,336.40 = 31,905.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,668.96/89,336.40 = 31,905.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,668.96x = 89,336.40 × 31,905.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,668.96x = 2,850,345,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,345,737.66/59,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,769.32

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