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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,333.06, 81,877.60 and 32,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,333.06, 81,877.60 and 32,475 is: 44,814.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,333.06 : 81,877.60 = 32,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,333.06/81,877.60 = 32,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,333.06x = 81,877.60 × 32,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,333.06x = 2,658,975,060
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,975,060/59,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,814.39

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