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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,605.73, 89,290.51 and 40,839.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,605.73, 89,290.51 and 40,839.65 is: 61,178.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,605.73 : 89,290.51 = 40,839.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,605.73/89,290.51 = 40,839.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,605.73x = 89,290.51 × 40,839.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,605.73x = 3,646,593,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,593,176.72/59,605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,178.57

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