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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,950.71, 89,879.49 and 38,846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,950.71, 89,879.49 and 38,846.16 is: 58,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,950.71 : 89,879.49 = 38,846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,950.71/89,879.49 = 38,846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,950.71x = 89,879.49 × 38,846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,950.71x = 3,491,473,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,473,049.26/59,950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,239.06

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