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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,591.93, 78,829.46 and 40,070.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,591.93, 78,829.46 and 40,070.67 is: 60,061.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,591.93 : 78,829.46 = 40,070.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,591.93/78,829.46 = 40,070.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,591.93x = 78,829.46 × 40,070.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,591.93x = 3,158,749,277.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,749,277.94/52,591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,061.48

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