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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,135.76, 81,607.62 and 32,278.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,135.76, 81,607.62 and 32,278.86 is: 44,544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,135.76 : 81,607.62 = 32,278.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,135.76/81,607.62 = 32,278.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,135.76x = 81,607.62 × 32,278.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,135.76x = 2,634,200,940.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,200,940.91/59,135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,544.97

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