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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,932.80, 89,821.44 and 40,181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,932.80, 89,821.44 and 40,181.76 is: 60,220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,932.80 : 89,821.44 = 40,181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,932.80/89,821.44 = 40,181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,932.80x = 89,821.44 × 40,181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,932.80x = 3,609,183,544.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,183,544.93/59,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,220.51

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