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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,095.63, 81,552 and 32,238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,095.63, 81,552 and 32,238.19 is: 44,488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,095.63 : 81,552 = 32,238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,095.63/81,552 = 32,238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,095.63x = 81,552 × 32,238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,095.63x = 2,629,088,870.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,088,870.88/59,095.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,488.72

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