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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,379, 81,939.89 and 32,520.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,379, 81,939.89 and 32,520.94 is: 44,877.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,379 : 81,939.89 = 32,520.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,379/81,939.89 = 32,520.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,379x = 81,939.89 × 32,520.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,379x = 2,664,762,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,762,122.75/59,379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,877.18

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