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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,014.73, 81,439.28 and 32,157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,014.73, 81,439.28 and 32,157.47 is: 44,376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,014.73 : 81,439.28 = 32,157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,014.73/81,439.28 = 32,157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,014.73x = 81,439.28 × 32,157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,014.73x = 2,618,881,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,881,203.42/59,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,376.74

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