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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,734.61, 89,551.69 and 39,952.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,734.61, 89,551.69 and 39,952.79 is: 59,895.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,734.61 : 89,551.69 = 39,952.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,734.61/89,551.69 = 39,952.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,734.61x = 89,551.69 × 39,952.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,734.61x = 3,577,839,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,839,802.72/59,734.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,895.59

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