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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,381.13, 81,946.11 and 32,157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,381.13, 81,946.11 and 32,157.51 is: 44,377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,381.13 : 81,946.11 = 32,157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,381.13/81,946.11 = 32,157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,381.13x = 81,946.11 × 32,157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,381.13x = 2,635,182,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,182,851.79/59,381.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,377.45

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