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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,368.97, 81,928.91 and 32,511.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,368.97, 81,928.91 and 32,511.39 is: 44,865.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,368.97 : 81,928.91 = 32,511.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,368.97/81,928.91 = 32,511.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,368.97x = 81,928.91 × 32,511.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,368.97x = 2,663,622,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,622,582.73/59,368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,865.57

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