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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,298.76, 81,832.14 and 32,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,298.76, 81,832.14 and 32,441.20 is: 44,768.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,298.76 : 81,832.14 = 32,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,298.76/81,832.14 = 32,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,298.76x = 81,832.14 × 32,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,298.76x = 2,654,732,820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,732,820.17/59,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,768.77

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