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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,316.13, 81,855.51 and 32,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,316.13, 81,855.51 and 32,458.24 is: 44,791.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,316.13 : 81,855.51 = 32,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,316.13/81,855.51 = 32,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,316.13x = 81,855.51 × 32,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,316.13x = 2,656,885,379.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,885,379.62/59,316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,791.96

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