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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,708.64, 89,342.04 and 36,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,708.64, 89,342.04 and 36,029.88 is: 53,911.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,708.64 : 89,342.04 = 36,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,708.64/89,342.04 = 36,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,708.64x = 89,342.04 × 36,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,708.64x = 3,218,982,980.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,982,980.16/59,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,911.51

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