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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,136.84, 81,608.76 and 44,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,136.84, 81,608.76 and 44,042.40 is: 60,778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,136.84 : 81,608.76 = 44,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,136.84/81,608.76 = 44,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,136.84x = 81,608.76 × 44,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,136.84x = 3,594,245,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,245,651.42/59,136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,778.45

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