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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,279.84, 81,805.03 and 32,422.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,279.84, 81,805.03 and 32,422.26 is: 44,742.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,279.84 : 81,805.03 = 32,422.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,279.84/81,805.03 = 32,422.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,279.84x = 81,805.03 × 32,422.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,279.84x = 2,652,303,951.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,303,951.97/59,279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,742.09

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