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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,011.84, 81,436.32 and 32,154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,011.84, 81,436.32 and 32,154.32 is: 44,372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,011.84 : 81,436.32 = 32,154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,011.84/81,436.32 = 32,154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,011.84x = 81,436.32 × 32,154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,011.84x = 2,618,529,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,529,865.63/59,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,372.96

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