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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,197.47, 81,693.72 and 32,341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,197.47, 81,693.72 and 32,341.72 is: 44,632.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,197.47 : 81,693.72 = 32,341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,197.47/81,693.72 = 32,341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,197.47x = 81,693.72 × 32,341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,197.47x = 2,642,115,418.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,115,418.00/59,197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,632.24

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