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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,376.57, 81,940.56 and 32,521.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,376.57, 81,940.56 and 32,521.56 is: 44,880.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,376.57 : 81,940.56 = 32,521.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,376.57/81,940.56 = 32,521.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,376.57x = 81,940.56 × 32,521.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,376.57x = 2,664,834,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,834,838.47/59,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,880.24

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