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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,246.62, 81,757.29 and 32,384.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,246.62, 81,757.29 and 32,384.14 is: 44,688.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,246.62 : 81,757.29 = 32,384.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,246.62/81,757.29 = 32,384.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,246.62x = 81,757.29 × 32,384.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,246.62x = 2,647,639,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,639,525.38/59,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,688.45

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