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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,157.46, 81,636.78 and 32,299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,157.46, 81,636.78 and 32,299.84 is: 44,573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,157.46 : 81,636.78 = 32,299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,157.46/81,636.78 = 32,299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,157.46x = 81,636.78 × 32,299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,157.46x = 2,636,854,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,854,932.12/59,157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,573.50

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