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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,415.65, 81,993.60 and 32,191.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,415.65, 81,993.60 and 32,191.77 is: 44,424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,415.65 : 81,993.60 = 32,191.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,415.65/81,993.60 = 32,191.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,415.65x = 81,993.60 × 32,191.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,415.65x = 2,639,518,951.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,518,951.71/59,415.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,424.65

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