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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,376.38, 81,939.51 and 32,152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,376.38, 81,939.51 and 32,152.76 is: 44,370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,376.38 : 81,939.51 = 32,152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,376.38/81,939.51 = 32,152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,376.38x = 81,939.51 × 32,152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,376.38x = 2,634,581,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,581,399.55/59,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,370.87

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