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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,344.47, 81,895.40 and 32,486.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,344.47, 81,895.40 and 32,486.97 is: 44,832.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,344.47 : 81,895.40 = 32,486.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,344.47/81,895.40 = 32,486.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,344.47x = 81,895.40 × 32,486.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,344.47x = 2,660,533,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,533,852.18/59,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,832.04

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