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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,349.06, 81,901.72 and 32,493.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,349.06, 81,901.72 and 32,493.27 is: 44,840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,349.06 : 81,901.72 = 32,493.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,349.06/81,901.72 = 32,493.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,349.06x = 81,901.72 × 32,493.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,349.06x = 2,661,255,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,255,049.17/59,349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,840.73

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