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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,279.28, 81,804.25 and 32,421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,279.28, 81,804.25 and 32,421.70 is: 44,741.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,279.28 : 81,804.25 = 32,421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,279.28/81,804.25 = 32,421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,279.28x = 81,804.25 × 32,421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,279.28x = 2,652,232,852.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,232,852.23/59,279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,741.31

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