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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,143.92, 81,618.77 and 32,286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,143.92, 81,618.77 and 32,286.45 is: 44,555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,143.92 : 81,618.77 = 32,286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,143.92/81,618.77 = 32,286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,143.92x = 81,618.77 × 32,286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,143.92x = 2,635,180,336.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,180,336.67/59,143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,555.39

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