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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,004.36, 81,426.96 and 32,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,004.36, 81,426.96 and 32,148 is: 44,364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,004.36 : 81,426.96 = 32,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,004.36/81,426.96 = 32,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,004.36x = 81,426.96 × 32,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,004.36x = 2,617,713,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,713,910.08/59,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,364.75

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