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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,333.13, 81,878.31 and 32,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,333.13, 81,878.31 and 32,475.60 is: 44,815.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,333.13 : 81,878.31 = 32,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,333.13/81,878.31 = 32,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,333.13x = 81,878.31 × 32,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,333.13x = 2,659,047,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,047,244.24/59,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,815.56

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