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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,376.61, 81,939.72 and 32,519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,376.61, 81,939.72 and 32,519.08 is: 44,876.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,376.61 : 81,939.72 = 32,519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,376.61/81,939.72 = 32,519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,376.61x = 81,939.72 × 32,519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,376.61x = 2,664,604,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,604,309.86/59,376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,876.33

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