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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,266.35, 81,786.99 and 32,408.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,266.35, 81,786.99 and 32,408.58 is: 44,723.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,266.35 : 81,786.99 = 32,408.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,266.35/81,786.99 = 32,408.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,266.35x = 81,786.99 × 32,408.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,266.35x = 2,650,600,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,600,208.37/59,266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,723.53

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