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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,327.08, 123,265.83 and 49,040.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,327.08, 123,265.83 and 49,040.59 is: 67,672.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,327.08 : 123,265.83 = 49,040.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,327.08/123,265.83 = 49,040.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,327.08x = 123,265.83 × 49,040.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,327.08x = 6,045,028,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,045,028,723.12/89,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,672.97

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