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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,384.73, 81,950.97 and 32,527.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,384.73, 81,950.97 and 32,527.69 is: 44,888.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,384.73 : 81,950.97 = 32,527.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,384.73/81,950.97 = 32,527.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,384.73x = 81,950.97 × 32,527.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,384.73x = 2,665,675,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,675,584.72/59,384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,888.23

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