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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,377.46, 81,941.82 and 32,519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,377.46, 81,941.82 and 32,519.48 is: 44,877.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,377.46 : 81,941.82 = 32,519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,377.46/81,941.82 = 32,519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,377.46x = 81,941.82 × 32,519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,377.46x = 2,664,705,376.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,705,376.65/59,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,877.39

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