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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,333.10, 81,879.36 and 32,109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,333.10, 81,879.36 and 32,109.15 is: 44,310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,333.10 : 81,879.36 = 32,109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,333.10/81,879.36 = 32,109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,333.10x = 81,879.36 × 32,109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,333.10x = 2,629,076,652.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,076,652.14/59,333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,310.45

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