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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,370.88, 81,931.92 and 32,147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,370.88, 81,931.92 and 32,147.26 is: 44,363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,370.88 : 81,931.92 = 32,147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,370.88/81,931.92 = 32,147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,370.88x = 81,931.92 × 32,147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,370.88x = 2,633,886,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,886,734.54/59,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,363.28

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