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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,369.85, 81,930.83 and 32,514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,369.85, 81,930.83 and 32,514.84 is: 44,870.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,369.85 : 81,930.83 = 32,514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,369.85/81,930.83 = 32,514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,369.85x = 81,930.83 × 32,514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,369.85x = 2,663,967,665.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,967,665.94/59,369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,870.72

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