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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,395.74, 81,965.97 and 32,538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,395.74, 81,965.97 and 32,538.30 is: 44,902.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,395.74 : 81,965.97 = 32,538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,395.74/81,965.97 = 32,538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,395.74x = 81,965.97 × 32,538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,395.74x = 2,667,033,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,033,321.65/59,395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,902.77

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