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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,389.84, 81,954.48 and 32,527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,389.84, 81,954.48 and 32,527 is: 44,885.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,389.84 : 81,954.48 = 32,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,389.84/81,954.48 = 32,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,389.84x = 81,954.48 × 32,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,389.84x = 2,665,733,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,733,370.96/59,389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,885.34

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