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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,362.88, 81,920.90 and 32,139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,362.88, 81,920.90 and 32,139.24 is: 44,352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,362.88 : 81,920.90 = 32,139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,362.88/81,920.90 = 32,139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,362.88x = 81,920.90 × 32,139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,362.88x = 2,632,875,466.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,875,466.12/59,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,352.22

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