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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,328.14, 81,871.97 and 32,470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,328.14, 81,871.97 and 32,470.25 is: 44,808.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,328.14 : 81,871.97 = 32,470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,328.14/81,871.97 = 32,470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,328.14x = 81,871.97 × 32,470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,328.14x = 2,658,402,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,402,762.18/59,328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,808.47

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