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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,389.69, 81,957.66 and 32,533.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,389.69, 81,957.66 and 32,533.33 is: 44,895.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,389.69 : 81,957.66 = 32,533.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,389.69/81,957.66 = 32,533.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,389.69x = 81,957.66 × 32,533.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,389.69x = 2,666,355,598.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,355,598.81/59,389.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,895.93

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