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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,383.28, 81,948.93 and 32,526.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,383.28, 81,948.93 and 32,526.74 is: 44,886.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,383.28 : 81,948.93 = 32,526.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,383.28/81,948.93 = 32,526.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,383.28x = 81,948.93 × 32,526.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,383.28x = 2,665,531,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,531,662.94/59,383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,886.91

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