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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,134.58, 81,606.14 and 32,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,134.58, 81,606.14 and 32,277.30 is: 44,542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,134.58 : 81,606.14 = 32,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,134.58/81,606.14 = 32,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,134.58x = 81,606.14 × 32,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,134.58x = 2,634,025,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,025,701.24/59,134.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,542.90

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