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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,191.23, 81,682.87 and 32,333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,191.23, 81,682.87 and 32,333.04 is: 44,619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,191.23 : 81,682.87 = 32,333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,191.23/81,682.87 = 32,333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,191.23x = 81,682.87 × 32,333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,191.23x = 2,641,055,503.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,055,503.02/59,191.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,619.03

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