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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,117.23, 88,641.71 and 40,419.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,117.23, 88,641.71 and 40,419.91 is: 60,606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,117.23 : 88,641.71 = 40,419.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,117.23/88,641.71 = 40,419.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,117.23x = 88,641.71 × 40,419.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,117.23x = 3,582,889,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,889,295.14/59,117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,606.52

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