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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,197.23, 81,693.98 and 32,341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,197.23, 81,693.98 and 32,341.47 is: 44,632.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,197.23 : 81,693.98 = 32,341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,197.23/81,693.98 = 32,341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,197.23x = 81,693.98 × 32,341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,197.23x = 2,642,103,241.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,103,241.64/59,197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,632.21

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