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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,364.38, 81,924.90 and 40,009.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,364.38, 81,924.90 and 40,009.34 is: 55,214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,364.38 : 81,924.90 = 40,009.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,364.38/81,924.90 = 40,009.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,364.38x = 81,924.90 × 40,009.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,364.38x = 3,277,761,178.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,761,178.57/59,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,214.27

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