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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,279.40, 81,802.50 and 32,416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,279.40, 81,802.50 and 32,416.68 is: 44,733.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,279.40 : 81,802.50 = 32,416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,279.40/81,802.50 = 32,416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,279.40x = 81,802.50 × 32,416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,279.40x = 2,651,765,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,765,465.70/59,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,733.34

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