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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,121.14, 81,588.92 and 32,265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,121.14, 81,588.92 and 32,265.39 is: 44,527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,121.14 : 81,588.92 = 32,265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,121.14/81,588.92 = 32,265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,121.14x = 81,588.92 × 32,265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,121.14x = 2,632,498,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,498,162.15/59,121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,527.19

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