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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,135.78, 81,606.81 and 32,278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,135.78, 81,606.81 and 32,278.46 is: 44,543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,135.78 : 81,606.81 = 32,278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,135.78/81,606.81 = 32,278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,135.78x = 81,606.81 × 32,278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,135.78x = 2,634,142,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,142,152.31/59,135.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,543.97

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