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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,862.70, 89,781.45 and 30,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,862.70, 89,781.45 and 30,252.70 is: 45,372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,862.70 : 89,781.45 = 30,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,862.70/89,781.45 = 30,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,862.70x = 89,781.45 × 30,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,862.70x = 2,716,131,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,131,272.42/59,862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,372.68

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