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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,377.18, 81,940.41 and 32,519.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,377.18, 81,940.41 and 32,519.71 is: 44,877.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,377.18 : 81,940.41 = 32,519.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,377.18/81,940.41 = 32,519.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,377.18x = 81,940.41 × 32,519.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,377.18x = 2,664,678,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,678,370.48/59,377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,877.15

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