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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,627.27, 82,198.95 and 41,666.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,627.27, 82,198.95 and 41,666.51 is: 57,439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,627.27 : 82,198.95 = 41,666.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,627.27/82,198.95 = 41,666.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,627.27x = 82,198.95 × 41,666.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,627.27x = 3,424,943,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,943,372.16/59,627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,439.21

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