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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,333.63, 81,879 and 32,476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,333.63, 81,879 and 32,476.10 is: 44,816.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,333.63 : 81,879 = 32,476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,333.63/81,879 = 32,476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,333.63x = 81,879 × 32,476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,333.63x = 2,659,110,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,110,591.90/59,333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,816.25

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