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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,122.35, 81,590.56 and 32,266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,122.35, 81,590.56 and 32,266.57 is: 44,528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,122.35 : 81,590.56 = 32,266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,122.35/81,590.56 = 32,266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,122.35x = 81,590.56 × 32,266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,122.35x = 2,632,647,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,647,354.25/59,122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,528.80

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