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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,133, 81,603.54 and 32,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,133, 81,603.54 and 32,637 is: 45,039.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,133 : 81,603.54 = 32,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,133/81,603.54 = 32,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,133x = 81,603.54 × 32,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,133x = 2,663,294,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,294,734.98/59,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,039.06

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