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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,271.70, 81,794.96 and 32,414.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,271.70, 81,794.96 and 32,414.26 is: 44,731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,271.70 : 81,794.96 = 32,414.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,271.70/81,794.96 = 32,414.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,271.70x = 81,794.96 × 32,414.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,271.70x = 2,651,323,100.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,323,100.13/59,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,731.69

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