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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,237.78, 81,748.13 and 32,380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,237.78, 81,748.13 and 32,380.39 is: 44,684.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,237.78 : 81,748.13 = 32,380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,237.78/81,748.13 = 32,380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,237.78x = 81,748.13 × 32,380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,237.78x = 2,647,036,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,036,592.44/59,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,684.94

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