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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,278.91, 81,805.01 and 32,421.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,278.91, 81,805.01 and 32,421.33 is: 44,741.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,278.91 : 81,805.01 = 32,421.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,278.91/81,805.01 = 32,421.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,278.91x = 81,805.01 × 32,421.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,278.91x = 2,652,227,062.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,227,062.76/59,278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,741.50

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