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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,296.82, 81,782.51 and 44,809.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,296.82, 81,782.51 and 44,809.38 is: 61,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,296.82 : 81,782.51 = 44,809.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,296.82/81,782.51 = 44,809.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,296.82x = 81,782.51 × 44,809.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,296.82x = 3,664,623,343.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,623,343.90/59,296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,801.35

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