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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,275.04, 81,801.60 and 32,419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,275.04, 81,801.60 and 32,419.28 is: 44,739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,275.04 : 81,801.60 = 32,419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,275.04/81,801.60 = 32,419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,275.04x = 81,801.60 × 32,419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,275.04x = 2,651,948,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,948,974.85/59,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,739.72

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