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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,202.68, 81,697.14 and 32,343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,202.68, 81,697.14 and 32,343.89 is: 44,633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,202.68 : 81,697.14 = 32,343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,202.68/81,697.14 = 32,343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,202.68x = 81,697.14 × 32,343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,202.68x = 2,642,402,900.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,402,900.99/59,202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,633.17

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