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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,341.88, 81,891.90 and 32,486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,341.88, 81,891.90 and 32,486.04 is: 44,830.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,341.88 : 81,891.90 = 32,486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,341.88/81,891.90 = 32,486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,341.88x = 81,891.90 × 32,486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,341.88x = 2,660,343,539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,343,539.08/59,341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,830.79

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