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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,387.61, 81,952.65 and 32,530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,387.61, 81,952.65 and 32,530.32 is: 44,890.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,387.61 : 81,952.65 = 32,530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,387.61/81,952.65 = 32,530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,387.61x = 81,952.65 × 32,530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,387.61x = 2,665,945,929.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,945,929.35/59,387.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,890.61

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