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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,731.79, 89,535.71 and 29,726.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,731.79, 89,535.71 and 29,726.15 is: 44,558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,731.79 : 89,535.71 = 29,726.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,731.79/89,535.71 = 29,726.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,731.79x = 89,535.71 × 29,726.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,731.79x = 2,661,551,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,551,572.45/59,731.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,558.38

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