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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,009.38, 81,431.92 and 32,152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,009.38, 81,431.92 and 32,152.11 is: 44,369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,009.38 : 81,431.92 = 32,152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,009.38/81,431.92 = 32,152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,009.38x = 81,431.92 × 32,152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,009.38x = 2,618,207,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,207,603.32/59,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,369.35

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