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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,086.38, 81,541.26 and 32,230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,086.38, 81,541.26 and 32,230.38 is: 44,479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,086.38 : 81,541.26 = 32,230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,086.38/81,541.26 = 32,230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,086.38x = 81,541.26 × 32,230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,086.38x = 2,628,105,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,105,795.48/59,086.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,479.05

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