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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,382.04, 81,947.25 and 32,524.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,382.04, 81,947.25 and 32,524.54 is: 44,883.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,382.04 : 81,947.25 = 32,524.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,382.04/81,947.25 = 32,524.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,382.04x = 81,947.25 × 32,524.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,382.04x = 2,665,296,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,296,610.52/59,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,883.88

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