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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,240.28, 81,745.96 and 32,381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,240.28, 81,745.96 and 32,381.08 is: 44,682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,240.28 : 81,745.96 = 32,381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,240.28/81,745.96 = 32,381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,240.28x = 81,745.96 × 32,381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,240.28x = 2,647,022,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,022,470.44/59,240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,682.81

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