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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,276.60, 81,801.76 and 32,419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,276.60, 81,801.76 and 32,419.02 is: 44,738.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,276.60 : 81,801.76 = 32,419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,276.60/81,801.76 = 32,419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,276.60x = 81,801.76 × 32,419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,276.60x = 2,651,932,893.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,932,893.48/59,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,738.28

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