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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,247.78, 81,762.48 and 32,389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,247.78, 81,762.48 and 32,389.80 is: 44,698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,247.78 : 81,762.48 = 32,389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,247.78/81,762.48 = 32,389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,247.78x = 81,762.48 × 32,389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,247.78x = 2,648,270,374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,270,374.70/59,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,698.22

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