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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,356.10, 81,912.36 and 32,498.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,356.10, 81,912.36 and 32,498.14 is: 44,847.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,356.10 : 81,912.36 = 32,498.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,356.10/81,912.36 = 32,498.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,356.10x = 81,912.36 × 32,498.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,356.10x = 2,661,999,343.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,999,343.01/59,356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,847.95

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