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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,278.84, 81,803.65 and 32,421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,278.84, 81,803.65 and 32,421.26 is: 44,740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,278.84 : 81,803.65 = 32,421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,278.84/81,803.65 = 32,421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,278.84x = 81,803.65 × 32,421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,278.84x = 2,652,177,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,177,405.60/59,278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,740.71

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