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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,341.85, 81,891.97 and 32,486.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,341.85, 81,891.97 and 32,486.85 is: 44,831.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,341.85 : 81,891.97 = 32,486.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,341.85/81,891.97 = 32,486.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,341.85x = 81,891.97 × 32,486.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,341.85x = 2,660,412,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,412,339.75/59,341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,831.98

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