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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,187.54, 81,680.77 and 32,332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,187.54, 81,680.77 and 32,332.55 is: 44,619.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,187.54 : 81,680.77 = 32,332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,187.54/81,680.77 = 32,332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,187.54x = 81,680.77 × 32,332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,187.54x = 2,640,947,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,947,580.06/59,187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,619.99

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