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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,997.20, 89,995.80 and 32,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,997.20, 89,995.80 and 32,003.60 is: 48,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,997.20 : 89,995.80 = 32,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,997.20/89,995.80 = 32,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,997.20x = 89,995.80 × 32,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,997.20x = 2,880,189,584.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,189,584.88/59,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,005.40

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