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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,996.20, 89,994.30 and 32,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,996.20, 89,994.30 and 32,002.60 is: 48,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,996.20 : 89,994.30 = 32,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,996.20/89,994.30 = 32,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,996.20x = 89,994.30 × 32,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,996.20x = 2,880,051,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,051,585.18/59,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,003.90

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