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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,206.53, 81,704.06 and 32,348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,206.53, 81,704.06 and 32,348.46 is: 44,640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,206.53 : 81,704.06 = 32,348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,206.53/81,704.06 = 32,348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,206.53x = 81,704.06 × 32,348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,206.53x = 2,643,000,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,000,355.01/59,206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,640.35

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