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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,389.71, 81,954.61 and 32,527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,389.71, 81,954.61 and 32,527.14 is: 44,885.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,389.71 : 81,954.61 = 32,527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,389.71/81,954.61 = 32,527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,389.71x = 81,954.61 × 32,527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,389.71x = 2,665,749,073.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,749,073.12/59,389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,885.71

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