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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,208.67, 88,826.86 and 40,497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,208.67, 88,826.86 and 40,497.52 is: 60,755.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,208.67 : 88,826.86 = 40,497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,208.67/88,826.86 = 40,497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,208.67x = 88,826.86 × 40,497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,208.67x = 3,597,267,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,267,534.49/59,208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,755.76

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