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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,276.89, 81,799.08 and 32,414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,276.89, 81,799.08 and 32,414.18 is: 44,729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,276.89 : 81,799.08 = 32,414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,276.89/81,799.08 = 32,414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,276.89x = 81,799.08 × 32,414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,276.89x = 2,651,450,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,450,102.95/59,276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,729.91

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