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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,189.73, 81,683.81 and 32,334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,189.73, 81,683.81 and 32,334.73 is: 44,623.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,189.73 : 81,683.81 = 32,334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,189.73/81,683.81 = 32,334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,189.73x = 81,683.81 × 32,334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,189.73x = 2,641,223,941.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,223,941.72/59,189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,623.01

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