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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,263.62, 81,785.34 and 32,407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,263.62, 81,785.34 and 32,407.26 is: 44,722.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,263.62 : 81,785.34 = 32,407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,263.62/81,785.34 = 32,407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,263.62x = 81,785.34 × 32,407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,263.62x = 2,650,438,777.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,438,777.57/59,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,722.86

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