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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,794.80, 89,711.40 and 40,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,794.80, 89,711.40 and 40,095.60 is: 60,156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,794.80 : 89,711.40 = 40,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,794.80/89,711.40 = 40,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,794.80x = 89,711.40 × 40,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,794.80x = 3,597,032,409.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,032,409.84/59,794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,156.27

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