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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,366.88, 81,926.44 and 32,143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,366.88, 81,926.44 and 32,143.24 is: 44,357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,366.88 : 81,926.44 = 32,143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,366.88/81,926.44 = 32,143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,366.88x = 81,926.44 × 32,143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,366.88x = 2,633,381,223.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,381,223.27/59,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,357.75

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