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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,117.53, 81,583.92 and 32,261.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,117.53, 81,583.92 and 32,261.77 is: 44,522.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,117.53 : 81,583.92 = 32,261.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,117.53/81,583.92 = 32,261.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,117.53x = 81,583.92 × 32,261.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,117.53x = 2,632,041,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,041,418.45/59,117.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,522.19

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