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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,257.62, 81,777.06 and 32,401.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,257.62, 81,777.06 and 32,401.26 is: 44,714.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,257.62 : 81,777.06 = 32,401.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,257.62/81,777.06 = 32,401.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,257.62x = 81,777.06 × 32,401.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,257.62x = 2,649,679,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,679,783.10/59,257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,714.58

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