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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,008.03, 88,465.78 and 40,241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,008.03, 88,465.78 and 40,241.41 is: 60,330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,008.03 : 88,465.78 = 40,241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,008.03/88,465.78 = 40,241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,008.03x = 88,465.78 × 40,241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,008.03x = 3,559,987,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,987,723.95/59,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,330.56

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