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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,893.44, 89,866.10 and 32,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,893.44, 89,866.10 and 32,159.04 is: 48,252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,893.44 : 89,866.10 = 32,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,893.44/89,866.10 = 32,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,893.44x = 89,866.10 × 32,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,893.44x = 2,890,007,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,007,504.54/59,893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,252.49

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