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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,011.94, 81,435.44 and 32,154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,011.94, 81,435.44 and 32,154.64 is: 44,372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,011.94 : 81,435.44 = 32,154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,011.94/81,435.44 = 32,154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,011.94x = 81,435.44 × 32,154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,011.94x = 2,618,527,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,527,133.24/59,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,372.83

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