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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,341.31, 81,891 and 32,483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,341.31, 81,891 and 32,483.84 is: 44,827.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,341.31 : 81,891 = 32,483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,341.31/81,891 = 32,483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,341.31x = 81,891 × 32,483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,341.31x = 2,660,133,731.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,133,731.99/59,341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,827.69

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