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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,389.62, 81,955.40 and 32,532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,389.62, 81,955.40 and 32,532.32 is: 44,893.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,389.62 : 81,955.40 = 32,532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,389.62/81,955.40 = 32,532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,389.62x = 81,955.40 × 32,532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,389.62x = 2,666,199,298.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,199,298.53/59,389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,893.36

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