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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,284.63, 81,812.20 and 32,427.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,284.63, 81,812.20 and 32,427.67 is: 44,749.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,284.63 : 81,812.20 = 32,427.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,284.63/81,812.20 = 32,427.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,284.63x = 81,812.20 × 32,427.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,284.63x = 2,652,979,023.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,979,023.57/59,284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,749.86

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