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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,396.29, 81,966.63 and 32,540.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,396.29, 81,966.63 and 32,540.47 is: 44,905.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,396.29 : 81,966.63 = 32,540.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,396.29/81,966.63 = 32,540.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,396.29x = 81,966.63 × 32,540.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,396.29x = 2,667,232,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,232,581.63/59,396.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,905.71

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