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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,998.20, 89,997.30 and 32,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,998.20, 89,997.30 and 32,004.60 is: 48,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,998.20 : 89,997.30 = 32,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,998.20/89,997.30 = 32,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,998.20x = 89,997.30 × 32,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,998.20x = 2,880,327,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,327,587.58/59,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,006.90

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