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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,590.93, 78,827.96 and 40,069.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,590.93, 78,827.96 and 40,069.67 is: 60,059.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,590.93 : 78,827.96 = 40,069.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,590.93/78,827.96 = 40,069.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,590.93x = 78,827.96 × 40,069.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,590.93x = 3,158,610,268.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,610,268.02/52,590.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,059.99

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