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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,604.73, 89,289.02 and 40,838.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,604.73, 89,289.02 and 40,838.65 is: 61,177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,604.73 : 89,289.02 = 40,838.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,604.73/89,289.02 = 40,838.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,604.73x = 89,289.02 × 40,838.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,604.73x = 3,646,442,832.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,442,832.43/59,604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,177.07

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