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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,157.27, 81,636.57 and 32,299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,157.27, 81,636.57 and 32,299.74 is: 44,573.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,157.27 : 81,636.57 = 32,299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,157.27/81,636.57 = 32,299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,157.27x = 81,636.57 × 32,299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,157.27x = 2,636,839,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,839,985.49/59,157.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,573.39

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