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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,088, 81,541.44 and 32,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,088, 81,541.44 and 32,592 is: 44,976.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,088 : 81,541.44 = 32,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,088/81,541.44 = 32,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,088x = 81,541.44 × 32,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,088x = 2,657,598,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,598,612.48/59,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,976.96

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