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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,395.28, 81,967.55 and 32,540.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,395.28, 81,967.55 and 32,540.13 is: 44,906.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,395.28 : 81,967.55 = 32,540.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,395.28/81,967.55 = 32,540.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,395.28x = 81,967.55 × 32,540.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,395.28x = 2,667,234,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,234,570.08/59,395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,906.51

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