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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,950.74, 89,861.13 and 29,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,950.74, 89,861.13 and 29,577 is: 44,333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,950.74 : 89,861.13 = 29,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,950.74/89,861.13 = 29,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,950.74x = 89,861.13 × 29,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,950.74x = 2,657,822,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,822,642.01/59,950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,333.44

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