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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,087.78, 81,541.11 and 32,230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,087.78, 81,541.11 and 32,230.41 is: 44,477.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,087.78 : 81,541.11 = 32,230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,087.78/81,541.11 = 32,230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,087.78x = 81,541.11 × 32,230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,087.78x = 2,628,103,222.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,103,222.24/59,087.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,477.95

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