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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,349.39, 81,901.76 and 32,492.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,349.39, 81,901.76 and 32,492.35 is: 44,839.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,349.39 : 81,901.76 = 32,492.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,349.39/81,901.76 = 32,492.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,349.39x = 81,901.76 × 32,492.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,349.39x = 2,661,180,406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,180,406.17/59,349.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,839.22

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