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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,309.26, 81,847.80 and 32,454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,309.26, 81,847.80 and 32,454.11 is: 44,787.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,309.26 : 81,847.80 = 32,454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,309.26/81,847.80 = 32,454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,309.26x = 81,847.80 × 32,454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,309.26x = 2,656,297,709.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,297,709.08/59,309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,787.24

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