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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,999.20, 89,998.80 and 32,351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,999.20, 89,998.80 and 32,351.20 is: 48,526.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,999.20 : 89,998.80 = 32,351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,999.20/89,998.80 = 32,351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,999.20x = 89,998.80 × 32,351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,999.20x = 2,911,569,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,569,178.56/59,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,526.80

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