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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,237.69, 81,750.21 and 32,382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,237.69, 81,750.21 and 32,382.02 is: 44,688.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,237.69 : 81,750.21 = 32,382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,237.69/81,750.21 = 32,382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,237.69x = 81,750.21 × 32,382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,237.69x = 2,647,236,935.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,236,935.22/59,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,688.39

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