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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,365.13, 81,924.02 and 32,141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,365.13, 81,924.02 and 32,141.51 is: 44,355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,365.13 : 81,924.02 = 32,141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,365.13/81,924.02 = 32,141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,365.13x = 81,924.02 × 32,141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,365.13x = 2,633,161,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,161,547.36/59,365.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,355.36

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