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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,341, 81,890.58 and 32,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,341, 81,890.58 and 32,845 is: 45,326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,341 : 81,890.58 = 32,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,341/81,890.58 = 32,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,341x = 81,890.58 × 32,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,341x = 2,689,696,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,696,100.10/59,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,326.10

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