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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,979.61, 89,948.93 and 43,290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,979.61, 89,948.93 and 43,290.07 is: 64,920.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,979.61 : 89,948.93 = 43,290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,979.61/89,948.93 = 43,290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,979.61x = 89,948.93 × 43,290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,979.61x = 3,893,895,026.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,895,026.38/59,979.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,920.32

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