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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,117.68, 81,584.13 and 32,261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,117.68, 81,584.13 and 32,261.92 is: 44,522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,117.68 : 81,584.13 = 32,261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,117.68/81,584.13 = 32,261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,117.68x = 81,584.13 × 32,261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,117.68x = 2,632,060,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,060,592.35/59,117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,522.39

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