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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,277.41, 81,802.88 and 32,419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,277.41, 81,802.88 and 32,419.84 is: 44,739.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,277.41 : 81,802.88 = 32,419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,277.41/81,802.88 = 32,419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,277.41x = 81,802.88 × 32,419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,277.41x = 2,652,036,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,036,281.14/59,277.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,739.41

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