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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,150.43, 81,624.51 and 32,287.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,150.43, 81,624.51 and 32,287.77 is: 44,555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,150.43 : 81,624.51 = 32,287.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,150.43/81,624.51 = 32,287.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,150.43x = 81,624.51 × 32,287.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,150.43x = 2,635,473,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,473,405.24/59,150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,555.44

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