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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,391.52, 81,955.98 and 32,529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,391.52, 81,955.98 and 32,529.68 is: 44,888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,391.52 : 81,955.98 = 32,529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,391.52/81,955.98 = 32,529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,391.52x = 81,955.98 × 32,529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,391.52x = 2,666,001,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,001,803.49/59,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,888.59

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