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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,878.17, 82,606.41 and 43,934.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,878.17, 82,606.41 and 43,934.94 is: 60,611.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,878.17 : 82,606.41 = 43,934.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,878.17/82,606.41 = 43,934.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,878.17x = 82,606.41 × 43,934.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,878.17x = 3,629,307,666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,307,666.97/59,878.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,611.53

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