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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,369.88, 81,930.54 and 32,146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,369.88, 81,930.54 and 32,146.26 is: 44,361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,369.88 : 81,930.54 = 32,146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,369.88/81,930.54 = 32,146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,369.88x = 81,930.54 × 32,146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,369.88x = 2,633,760,440.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,760,440.78/59,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,361.90

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