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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,312.49, 81,847.71 and 32,449.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,312.49, 81,847.71 and 32,449.65 is: 44,778.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,312.49 : 81,847.71 = 32,449.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,312.49/81,847.71 = 32,449.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,312.49x = 81,847.71 × 32,449.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,312.49x = 2,655,929,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,929,542.80/59,312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,778.59

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