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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,129.28, 81,597.84 and 32,271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,129.28, 81,597.84 and 32,271.96 is: 44,535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,129.28 : 81,597.84 = 32,271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,129.28/81,597.84 = 32,271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,129.28x = 81,597.84 × 32,271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,129.28x = 2,633,322,228.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,322,228.57/59,129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,535.00

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