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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,272.22, 81,795.66 and 32,414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,272.22, 81,795.66 and 32,414.75 is: 44,732.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,272.22 : 81,795.66 = 32,414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,272.22/81,795.66 = 32,414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,272.22x = 81,795.66 × 32,414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,272.22x = 2,651,385,461.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,385,461.01/59,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,732.35

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