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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,952.97, 89,830.63 and 38,891.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,952.97, 89,830.63 and 38,891.89 is: 58,273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,952.97 : 89,830.63 = 38,891.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,952.97/89,830.63 = 38,891.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,952.97x = 89,830.63 × 38,891.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,952.97x = 3,493,682,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,682,980.59/59,952.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,273.73

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