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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,049.56, 88,491.44 and 32,326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,049.56, 88,491.44 and 32,326.86 is: 48,444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,049.56 : 88,491.44 = 32,326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,049.56/88,491.44 = 32,326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,049.56x = 88,491.44 × 32,326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,049.56x = 2,860,650,392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,650,392.08/59,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,444.91

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