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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,012.57, 81,437.79 and 32,155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,012.57, 81,437.79 and 32,155.80 is: 44,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,012.57 : 81,437.79 = 32,155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,012.57/81,437.79 = 32,155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,012.57x = 81,437.79 × 32,155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,012.57x = 2,618,697,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,697,287.68/59,012.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,375.25

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