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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,971.73, 89,762.30 and 44,170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,971.73, 89,762.30 and 44,170.55 is: 66,111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,971.73 : 89,762.30 = 44,170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,971.73/89,762.30 = 44,170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,971.73x = 89,762.30 × 44,170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,971.73x = 3,964,849,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,849,490.60/59,971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,111.98

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