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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,929.92, 89,867.07 and 34,977.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,929.92, 89,867.07 and 34,977.15 is: 52,449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,929.92 : 89,867.07 = 34,977.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,929.92/89,867.07 = 34,977.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,929.92x = 89,867.07 × 34,977.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,929.92x = 3,143,293,987.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,293,987.45/59,929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,449.49

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