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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,783.67, 89,687.86 and 49,991.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,783.67, 89,687.86 and 49,991.38 is: 74,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,783.67 : 89,687.86 = 49,991.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,783.67/89,687.86 = 49,991.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,783.67x = 89,687.86 × 49,991.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,783.67x = 4,483,619,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,619,541.45/59,783.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,997.40

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