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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,121, 81,587.03 and 44,026.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,121, 81,587.03 and 44,026.65 is: 60,756.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,121 : 81,587.03 = 44,026.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,121/81,587.03 = 44,026.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,121x = 81,587.03 × 44,026.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,121x = 3,592,003,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,003,394.22/59,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,756.81

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