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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,162, 81,643.56 and 40,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,162, 81,643.56 and 40,332.08 is: 55,658.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,162 : 81,643.56 = 40,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,162/81,643.56 = 40,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,162x = 81,643.56 × 40,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,162x = 3,292,854,593.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,854,593.40/59,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,658.27

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