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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,368.21, 81,929.98 and 32,513.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,368.21, 81,929.98 and 32,513.27 is: 44,869.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,368.21 : 81,929.98 = 32,513.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,368.21/81,929.98 = 32,513.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,368.21x = 81,929.98 × 32,513.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,368.21x = 2,663,811,191.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,811,191.83/59,368.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,869.32

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