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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,235.94, 81,747.80 and 32,380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,235.94, 81,747.80 and 32,380.27 is: 44,685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,235.94 : 81,747.80 = 32,380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,235.94/81,747.80 = 32,380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,235.94x = 81,747.80 × 32,380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,235.94x = 2,647,015,835.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,015,835.91/59,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,685.98

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