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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,033.67, 88,518.03 and 40,334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,033.67, 88,518.03 and 40,334.82 is: 60,480.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,033.67 : 88,518.03 = 40,334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,033.67/88,518.03 = 40,334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,033.67x = 88,518.03 × 40,334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,033.67x = 3,570,358,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,358,806.80/59,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,480.04

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