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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,393.61, 81,963.20 and 32,537.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,393.61, 81,963.20 and 32,537.09 is: 44,901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,393.61 : 81,963.20 = 32,537.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,393.61/81,963.20 = 32,537.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,393.61x = 81,963.20 × 32,537.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,393.61x = 2,666,843,442.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,843,442.59/59,393.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,901.18

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