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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,356.97, 81,912.62 and 32,499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,356.97, 81,912.62 and 32,499.48 is: 44,849.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,356.97 : 81,912.62 = 32,499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,356.97/81,912.62 = 32,499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,356.97x = 81,912.62 × 32,499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,356.97x = 2,662,117,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,117,555.44/59,356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,849.28

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