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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,133.78, 81,604.05 and 32,276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,133.78, 81,604.05 and 32,276.46 is: 44,541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,133.78 : 81,604.05 = 32,276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,133.78/81,604.05 = 32,276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,133.78x = 81,604.05 × 32,276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,133.78x = 2,633,889,855.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,889,855.66/59,133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,541.21

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