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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,383.73, 81,947.35 and 32,526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,383.73, 81,947.35 and 32,526.46 is: 44,885.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,383.73 : 81,947.35 = 32,526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,383.73/81,947.35 = 32,526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,383.73x = 81,947.35 × 32,526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,383.73x = 2,665,457,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,457,162.01/59,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,885.31

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