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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,228.51, 81,740.88 and 32,374.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,228.51, 81,740.88 and 32,374.98 is: 44,680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,228.51 : 81,740.88 = 32,374.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,228.51/81,740.88 = 32,374.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,228.51x = 81,740.88 × 32,374.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,228.51x = 2,646,359,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,359,355.18/59,228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,680.50

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