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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,117.76, 81,584.25 and 32,262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,117.76, 81,584.25 and 32,262.01 is: 44,522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,117.76 : 81,584.25 = 32,262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,117.76/81,584.25 = 32,262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,117.76x = 81,584.25 × 32,262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,117.76x = 2,632,071,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,071,685.38/59,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,522.52

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