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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,379.14, 81,943.25 and 32,523.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,379.14, 81,943.25 and 32,523.36 is: 44,882.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,379.14 : 81,943.25 = 32,523.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,379.14/81,943.25 = 32,523.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,379.14x = 81,943.25 × 32,523.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,379.14x = 2,665,069,349.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,069,349.42/59,379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,882.25

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