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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,014.26, 81,438.64 and 32,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,014.26, 81,438.64 and 32,157 is: 44,376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,014.26 : 81,438.64 = 32,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,014.26/81,438.64 = 32,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,014.26x = 81,438.64 × 32,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,014.26x = 2,618,822,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,822,346.48/59,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,376.09

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