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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,905.60, 89,858.40 and 41,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,905.60, 89,858.40 and 41,243.20 is: 61,864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,905.60 : 89,858.40 = 41,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,905.60/89,858.40 = 41,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,905.60x = 89,858.40 × 41,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,905.60x = 3,706,047,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,047,962.88/59,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,864.80

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