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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,091, 81,545.58 and 32,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,091, 81,545.58 and 32,595 is: 44,981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,091 : 81,545.58 = 32,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,091/81,545.58 = 32,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,091x = 81,545.58 × 32,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,091x = 2,657,978,180.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,978,180.10/59,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,981.10

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