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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,231.91, 81,738.63 and 32,374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,231.91, 81,738.63 and 32,374.56 is: 44,676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,231.91 : 81,738.63 = 32,374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,231.91/81,738.63 = 32,374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,231.91x = 81,738.63 × 32,374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,231.91x = 2,646,252,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,252,181.25/59,231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,676.12

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