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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,392.84, 81,958.60 and 32,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,392.84, 81,958.60 and 32,530 is: 44,889.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,392.84 : 81,958.60 = 32,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,392.84/81,958.60 = 32,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,392.84x = 81,958.60 × 32,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,392.84x = 2,666,113,258
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,113,258/59,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,889.47

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