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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,235.58, 81,744.90 and 32,378.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,235.58, 81,744.90 and 32,378.08 is: 44,681.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,235.58 : 81,744.90 = 32,378.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,235.58/81,744.90 = 32,378.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,235.58x = 81,744.90 × 32,378.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,235.58x = 2,646,742,911.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,742,911.79/59,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,681.64

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