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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,143.74, 81,618.50 and 32,286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,143.74, 81,618.50 and 32,286.26 is: 44,555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,143.74 : 81,618.50 = 32,286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,143.74/81,618.50 = 32,286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,143.74x = 81,618.50 × 32,286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,143.74x = 2,635,156,396.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,156,396.57/59,143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,555.12

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