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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,398.74, 81,970.02 and 32,541.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,398.74, 81,970.02 and 32,541.21 is: 44,906.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,398.74 : 81,970.02 = 32,541.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,398.74/81,970.02 = 32,541.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,398.74x = 81,970.02 × 32,541.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,398.74x = 2,667,403,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,403,634.52/59,398.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,906.74

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