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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,217, 133,877.34 and 39,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,217, 133,877.34 and 39,969 is: 59,976.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,217 : 133,877.34 = 39,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,217/133,877.34 = 39,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,217x = 133,877.34 × 39,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,217x = 5,350,943,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350,943,402.46/89,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,976.72

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