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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,727.60, 89,591.40 and 38,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,727.60, 89,591.40 and 38,732.40 is: 58,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,727.60 : 89,591.40 = 38,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,727.60/89,591.40 = 38,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,727.60x = 89,591.40 × 38,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,727.60x = 3,470,089,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,089,941.36/59,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,098.60

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