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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,240.62, 81,753.51 and 32,384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,240.62, 81,753.51 and 32,384.26 is: 44,691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,240.62 : 81,753.51 = 32,384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,240.62/81,753.51 = 32,384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,240.62x = 81,753.51 × 32,384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,240.62x = 2,647,526,923.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,526,923.75/59,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,691.07

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