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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,014.62, 81,441.11 and 32,157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,014.62, 81,441.11 and 32,157.11 is: 44,377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,014.62 : 81,441.11 = 32,157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,014.62/81,441.11 = 32,157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,014.62x = 81,441.11 × 32,157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,014.62x = 2,618,910,572.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,910,572.01/59,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,377.32

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