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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,392.10, 81,961.13 and 32,535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,392.10, 81,961.13 and 32,535.59 is: 44,899.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,392.10 : 81,961.13 = 32,535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,392.10/81,961.13 = 32,535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,392.10x = 81,961.13 × 32,535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,392.10x = 2,666,653,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,653,149.13/59,392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,899.12

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