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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,143.77, 81,617.93 and 32,285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,143.77, 81,617.93 and 32,285.89 is: 44,554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,143.77 : 81,617.93 = 32,285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,143.77/81,617.93 = 32,285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,143.77x = 81,617.93 × 32,285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,143.77x = 2,635,107,571.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,107,571.67/59,143.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,554.27

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