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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,108.91, 81,568.77 and 32,251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,108.91, 81,568.77 and 32,251.61 is: 44,506.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,108.91 : 81,568.77 = 32,251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,108.91/81,568.77 = 32,251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,108.91x = 81,568.77 × 32,251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,108.91x = 2,630,723,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,723,750.38/59,108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,506.38

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