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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,368.76, 81,927.44 and 32,512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,368.76, 81,927.44 and 32,512.40 is: 44,866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,368.76 : 81,927.44 = 32,512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,368.76/81,927.44 = 32,512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,368.76x = 81,927.44 × 32,512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,368.76x = 2,663,657,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,657,700.26/59,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,866.32

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