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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,688.60, 89,512.86 and 30,087.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,688.60, 89,512.86 and 30,087.56 is: 45,121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,688.60 : 89,512.86 = 30,087.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,688.60/89,512.86 = 30,087.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,688.60x = 89,512.86 × 30,087.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,688.60x = 2,693,223,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,223,546.02/59,688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,121.24

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