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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,263.92, 81,785.97 and 32,405.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,263.92, 81,785.97 and 32,405.94 is: 44,721.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,263.92 : 81,785.97 = 32,405.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,263.92/81,785.97 = 32,405.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,263.92x = 81,785.97 × 32,405.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,263.92x = 2,650,351,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,351,236.66/59,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,721.16

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