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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,266.79, 81,784.86 and 32,403.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,266.79, 81,784.86 and 32,403.95 is: 44,715.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,266.79 : 81,784.86 = 32,403.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,266.79/81,784.86 = 32,403.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,266.79x = 81,784.86 × 32,403.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,266.79x = 2,650,152,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,152,514.20/59,266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,715.64

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