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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,357.76, 81,902.31 and 40,253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,357.76, 81,902.31 and 40,253.10 is: 55,541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,357.76 : 81,902.31 = 40,253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,357.76/81,902.31 = 40,253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,357.76x = 81,902.31 × 40,253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,357.76x = 3,296,822,216.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,822,216.91/59,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,541.55

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