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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,273.70, 81,797.72 and 32,416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,273.70, 81,797.72 and 32,416.26 is: 44,734.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,273.70 : 81,797.72 = 32,416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,273.70/81,797.72 = 32,416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,273.70x = 81,797.72 × 32,416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,273.70x = 2,651,575,996.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,575,996.85/59,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,734.44

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