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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,317.70, 81,858.42 and 32,460.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,317.70, 81,858.42 and 32,460.21 is: 44,795.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,317.70 : 81,858.42 = 32,460.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,317.70/81,858.42 = 32,460.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,317.70x = 81,858.42 × 32,460.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,317.70x = 2,657,141,503.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,141,503.47/59,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,795.09

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