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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,197.20, 88,764.61 and 40,482.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,197.20, 88,764.61 and 40,482.55 is: 60,702.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,197.20 : 88,764.61 = 40,482.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,197.20/88,764.61 = 40,482.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,197.20x = 88,764.61 × 40,482.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,197.20x = 3,593,417,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,417,762.56/59,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,702.50

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