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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,373, 81,930.83 and 32,515.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,373, 81,930.83 and 32,515.83 is: 44,869.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,373 : 81,930.83 = 32,515.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,373/81,930.83 = 32,515.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,373x = 81,930.83 × 32,515.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,373x = 2,664,048,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,048,777.46/59,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,869.70

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