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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,197.11, 81,693.21 and 32,341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,197.11, 81,693.21 and 32,341.35 is: 44,631.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,197.11 : 81,693.21 = 32,341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,197.11/81,693.21 = 32,341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,197.11x = 81,693.21 × 32,341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,197.11x = 2,642,068,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,068,697.23/59,197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,631.72

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