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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,273.66, 81,796.79 and 32,415.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,273.66, 81,796.79 and 32,415.48 is: 44,732.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,273.66 : 81,796.79 = 32,415.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,273.66/81,796.79 = 32,415.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,273.66x = 81,796.79 × 32,415.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,273.66x = 2,651,482,291.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,482,291.35/59,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,732.89

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