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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,197.83, 81,693.09 and 32,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,197.83, 81,693.09 and 32,340.80 is: 44,630.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,197.83 : 81,693.09 = 32,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,197.83/81,693.09 = 32,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,197.83x = 81,693.09 × 32,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,197.83x = 2,642,019,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,019,476.61/59,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,630.34

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