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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,341.72, 81,891.10 and 32,483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,341.72, 81,891.10 and 32,483.68 is: 44,827.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,341.72 : 81,891.10 = 32,483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,341.72/81,891.10 = 32,483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,341.72x = 81,891.10 × 32,483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,341.72x = 2,660,124,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,124,287.25/59,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,827.22

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