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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,712.79, 89,495.34 and 30,139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,712.79, 89,495.34 and 30,139.06 is: 45,171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,712.79 : 89,495.34 = 30,139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,712.79/89,495.34 = 30,139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,712.79x = 89,495.34 × 30,139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,712.79x = 2,697,305,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,305,421.98/59,712.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,171.32

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