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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,112.64, 88,668.08 and 27,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,112.64, 88,668.08 and 27,505 is: 41,257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,112.64 : 88,668.08 = 27,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,112.64/88,668.08 = 27,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,112.64x = 88,668.08 × 27,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,112.64x = 2,438,815,540.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,815,540.40/59,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,257.09

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