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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,239.83, 81,750.77 and 32,382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,239.83, 81,750.77 and 32,382.36 is: 44,687.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,239.83 : 81,750.77 = 32,382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,239.83/81,750.77 = 32,382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,239.83x = 81,750.77 × 32,382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,239.83x = 2,647,282,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,282,702.51/59,239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,687.55

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