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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,687.60, 89,511.36 and 30,086.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,687.60, 89,511.36 and 30,086.56 is: 45,119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,687.60 : 89,511.36 = 30,086.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,687.60/89,511.36 = 30,086.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,687.60x = 89,511.36 × 30,086.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,687.60x = 2,693,088,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,088,903.32/59,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,119.74

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