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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,849.53, 89,787.29 and 29,879.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,849.53, 89,787.29 and 29,879.89 is: 44,826.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,849.53 : 89,787.29 = 29,879.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,849.53/89,787.29 = 29,879.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,849.53x = 89,787.29 × 29,879.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,849.53x = 2,682,833,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,833,974.73/59,849.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,826.31

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