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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,977.32, 89,957.60 and 32,968.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,977.32, 89,957.60 and 32,968.14 is: 49,447.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,977.32 : 89,957.60 = 32,968.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,977.32/89,957.60 = 32,968.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,977.32x = 89,957.60 × 32,968.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,977.32x = 2,965,734,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,734,750.86/59,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,447.60

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