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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,140.92, 81,614.63 and 32,283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,140.92, 81,614.63 and 32,283.45 is: 44,551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,140.92 : 81,614.63 = 32,283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,140.92/81,614.63 = 32,283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,140.92x = 81,614.63 × 32,283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,140.92x = 2,634,801,824.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,801,824.05/59,140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,551.25

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