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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,231.58, 81,739.40 and 32,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,231.58, 81,739.40 and 32,374.08 is: 44,676.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,231.58 : 81,739.40 = 32,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,231.58/81,739.40 = 32,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,231.58x = 81,739.40 × 32,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,231.58x = 2,646,237,712.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,237,712.88/59,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,676.13

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