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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,341.40, 81,891.91 and 32,483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,341.40, 81,891.91 and 32,483.33 is: 44,827.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,341.40 : 81,891.91 = 32,483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,341.40/81,891.91 = 32,483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,341.40x = 81,891.91 × 32,483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,341.40x = 2,660,121,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,121,875.10/59,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,827.42

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