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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,009.16, 81,434.70 and 32,153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,009.16, 81,434.70 and 32,153.88 is: 44,373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,009.16 : 81,434.70 = 32,153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,009.16/81,434.70 = 32,153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,009.16x = 81,434.70 × 32,153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,009.16x = 2,618,441,571.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,441,571.64/59,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,373.48

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