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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,144.74, 81,619.88 and 32,287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,144.74, 81,619.88 and 32,287.26 is: 44,556.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,144.74 : 81,619.88 = 32,287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,144.74/81,619.88 = 32,287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,144.74x = 81,619.88 × 32,287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,144.74x = 2,635,282,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,282,286.73/59,144.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,556.49

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