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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,268.72, 81,790.83 and 32,411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,268.72, 81,790.83 and 32,411.24 is: 44,727.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,268.72 : 81,790.83 = 32,411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,268.72/81,790.83 = 32,411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,268.72x = 81,790.83 × 32,411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,268.72x = 2,650,942,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,942,220.93/59,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,727.51

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