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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,122.68, 81,588.60 and 32,265.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,122.68, 81,588.60 and 32,265.65 is: 44,526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,122.68 : 81,588.60 = 32,265.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,122.68/81,588.60 = 32,265.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,122.68x = 81,588.60 × 32,265.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,122.68x = 2,632,508,803.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,508,803.65/59,122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,526.21

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