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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,332.89, 81,879.11 and 32,108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,332.89, 81,879.11 and 32,108.96 is: 44,310.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,332.89 : 81,879.11 = 32,108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,332.89/81,879.11 = 32,108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,332.89x = 81,879.11 × 32,108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,332.89x = 2,629,053,232.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,053,232.39/59,332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,310.21

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