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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,137.46, 81,608.64 and 32,279.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,137.46, 81,608.64 and 32,279.28 is: 44,544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,137.46 : 81,608.64 = 32,279.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,137.46/81,608.64 = 32,279.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,137.46x = 81,608.64 × 32,279.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,137.46x = 2,634,268,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,268,140.98/59,137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,544.83

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