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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,281.52, 81,807.44 and 32,423.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,281.52, 81,807.44 and 32,423.43 is: 44,743.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,281.52 : 81,807.44 = 32,423.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,281.52/81,807.44 = 32,423.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,281.52x = 81,807.44 × 32,423.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,281.52x = 2,652,477,642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,477,642.20/59,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,743.76

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