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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,364.77, 81,921.92 and 32,508.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,364.77, 81,921.92 and 32,508.41 is: 44,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,364.77 : 81,921.92 = 32,508.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,364.77/81,921.92 = 32,508.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,364.77x = 81,921.92 × 32,508.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,364.77x = 2,663,150,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,150,791.20/59,364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,860.80

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