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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,280.84, 81,806.40 and 32,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,280.84, 81,806.40 and 32,423.28 is: 44,743.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,280.84 : 81,806.40 = 32,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,280.84/81,806.40 = 32,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,280.84x = 81,806.40 × 32,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,280.84x = 2,652,431,812.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,431,812.99/59,280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,743.49

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