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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,349.08, 81,902.70 and 32,491.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,349.08, 81,902.70 and 32,491.14 is: 44,838.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,349.08 : 81,902.70 = 32,491.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,349.08/81,902.70 = 32,491.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,349.08x = 81,902.70 × 32,491.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,349.08x = 2,661,112,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,112,092.08/59,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,838.31

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