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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,112.08, 81,577.97 and 32,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,112.08, 81,577.97 and 32,255.04 is: 44,513.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,112.08 : 81,577.97 = 32,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,112.08/81,577.97 = 32,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,112.08x = 81,577.97 × 32,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,112.08x = 2,631,300,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,300,524.19/59,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,513.76

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