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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,251.54, 81,767.17 and 32,393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,251.54, 81,767.17 and 32,393.62 is: 44,703.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,251.54 : 81,767.17 = 32,393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,251.54/81,767.17 = 32,393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,251.54x = 81,767.17 × 32,393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,251.54x = 2,648,734,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,734,633.46/59,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,703.22

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