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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,344.59, 81,894.90 and 32,487.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,344.59, 81,894.90 and 32,487.15 is: 44,831.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,344.59 : 81,894.90 = 32,487.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,344.59/81,894.90 = 32,487.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,344.59x = 81,894.90 × 32,487.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,344.59x = 2,660,531,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,531,900.54/59,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,831.92

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