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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,047.59, 81,483.35 and 32,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,047.59, 81,483.35 and 32,189.52 is: 44,420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,047.59 : 81,483.35 = 32,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,047.59/81,483.35 = 32,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,047.59x = 81,483.35 × 32,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,047.59x = 2,622,909,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,909,763.54/59,047.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,420.27

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