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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,039.74, 81,473.79 and 32,182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,039.74, 81,473.79 and 32,182.48 is: 44,411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,039.74 : 81,473.79 = 32,182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,039.74/81,473.79 = 32,182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,039.74x = 81,473.79 × 32,182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,039.74x = 2,622,028,617.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,028,617.20/59,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,411.25

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