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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,199, 81,694.62 and 32,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,199, 81,694.62 and 32,703 is: 45,130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,199 : 81,694.62 = 32,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,199/81,694.62 = 32,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,199x = 81,694.62 × 32,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,199x = 2,671,659,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,659,157.86/59,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,130.14

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