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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,011.57, 81,434.93 and 32,154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,011.57, 81,434.93 and 32,154.30 is: 44,372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,011.57 : 81,434.93 = 32,154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,011.57/81,434.93 = 32,154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,011.57x = 81,434.93 × 32,154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,011.57x = 2,618,483,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,483,169.70/59,011.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,372.37

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