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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,945.14, 89,972.91 and 30,383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,945.14, 89,972.91 and 30,383.92 is: 45,603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,945.14 : 89,972.91 = 30,383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,945.14/89,972.91 = 30,383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,945.14x = 89,972.91 × 30,383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,945.14x = 2,733,729,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,729,699.61/59,945.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,603.86

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