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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,264.19, 81,786.78 and 32,405.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,264.19, 81,786.78 and 32,405.13 is: 44,720.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,264.19 : 81,786.78 = 32,405.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,264.19/81,786.78 = 32,405.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,264.19x = 81,786.78 × 32,405.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,264.19x = 2,650,311,238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,311,238.18/59,264.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,720.28

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