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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,207.16, 81,703.32 and 32,348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,207.16, 81,703.32 and 32,348.40 is: 44,639.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,207.16 : 81,703.32 = 32,348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,207.16/81,703.32 = 32,348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,207.16x = 81,703.32 × 32,348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,207.16x = 2,642,971,676.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,971,676.69/59,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,639.39

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