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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,348.46, 81,899.74 and 32,490.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,348.46, 81,899.74 and 32,490.48 is: 44,836.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,348.46 : 81,899.74 = 32,490.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,348.46/81,899.74 = 32,490.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,348.46x = 81,899.74 × 32,490.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,348.46x = 2,660,961,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,961,864.48/59,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,836.24

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