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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,945.20, 89,917.80 and 40,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,945.20, 89,917.80 and 40,233.20 is: 60,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,945.20 : 89,917.80 = 40,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,945.20/89,917.80 = 40,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,945.20x = 89,917.80 × 40,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,945.20x = 3,617,680,830.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,680,830.96/59,945.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,349.80

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