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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,251.58, 81,766.98 and 32,394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,251.58, 81,766.98 and 32,394.11 is: 44,703.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,251.58 : 81,766.98 = 32,394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,251.58/81,766.98 = 32,394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,251.58x = 81,766.98 × 32,394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,251.58x = 2,648,768,544.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,768,544.49/59,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,703.76

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