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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,278.39, 81,801.15 and 32,415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,278.39, 81,801.15 and 32,415.68 is: 44,731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,278.39 : 81,801.15 = 32,415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,278.39/81,801.15 = 32,415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,278.39x = 81,801.15 × 32,415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,278.39x = 2,651,639,902.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,639,902.03/59,278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,731.98

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