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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,197.29, 81,693.46 and 32,341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,197.29, 81,693.46 and 32,341.53 is: 44,631.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,197.29 : 81,693.46 = 32,341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,197.29/81,693.46 = 32,341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,197.29x = 81,693.46 × 32,341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,197.29x = 2,642,091,487.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,091,487.39/59,197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,631.97

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