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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,086.50, 81,539.63 and 32,229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,086.50, 81,539.63 and 32,229.59 is: 44,476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,086.50 : 81,539.63 = 32,229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,086.50/81,539.63 = 32,229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,086.50x = 81,539.63 × 32,229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,086.50x = 2,627,988,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,988,843.65/59,086.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,476.98

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