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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,277.20, 81,798.36 and 32,419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,277.20, 81,798.36 and 32,419.14 is: 44,736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,277.20 : 81,798.36 = 32,419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,277.20/81,798.36 = 32,419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,277.20x = 81,798.36 × 32,419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,277.20x = 2,651,832,484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,832,484.61/59,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,736.13

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