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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,197.76, 81,698.53 and 32,344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,197.76, 81,698.53 and 32,344.30 is: 44,638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,197.76 : 81,698.53 = 32,344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,197.76/81,698.53 = 32,344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,197.76x = 81,698.53 × 32,344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,197.76x = 2,642,481,355.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,481,355.39/59,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,638.20

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