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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,094.70, 88,642.05 and 40,432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,094.70, 88,642.05 and 40,432.30 is: 60,648.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,094.70 : 88,642.05 = 40,432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,094.70/88,642.05 = 40,432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,094.70x = 88,642.05 × 40,432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,094.70x = 3,584,001,958.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,001,958.22/59,094.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,648.45

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