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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,999.63, 89,948.42 and 36,642.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,999.63, 89,948.42 and 36,642.47 is: 54,932.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,999.63 : 89,948.42 = 36,642.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,999.63/89,948.42 = 36,642.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,999.63x = 89,948.42 × 36,642.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,999.63x = 3,295,932,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,932,098.19/59,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,932.54

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