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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,350.58, 81,904.77 and 32,492.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,350.58, 81,904.77 and 32,492.64 is: 44,840.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,350.58 : 81,904.77 = 32,492.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,350.58/81,904.77 = 32,492.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,350.58x = 81,904.77 × 32,492.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,350.58x = 2,661,302,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,302,205.89/59,350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,840.38

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