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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,372.28, 81,933.12 and 32,514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,372.28, 81,933.12 and 32,514.84 is: 44,870.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,372.28 : 81,933.12 = 32,514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,372.28/81,933.12 = 32,514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,372.28x = 81,933.12 × 32,514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,372.28x = 2,664,042,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,042,287.50/59,372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,870.14

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