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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,368.82, 81,928.89 and 32,511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,368.82, 81,928.89 and 32,511.84 is: 44,866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,368.82 : 81,928.89 = 32,511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,368.82/81,928.89 = 32,511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,368.82x = 81,928.89 × 32,511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,368.82x = 2,663,658,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,658,963.06/59,368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,866.30

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