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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,277.11, 81,802.46 and 32,419.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,277.11, 81,802.46 and 32,419.53 is: 44,738.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,277.11 : 81,802.46 = 32,419.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,277.11/81,802.46 = 32,419.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,277.11x = 81,802.46 × 32,419.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,277.11x = 2,651,997,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,997,143.95/59,277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,738.98

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