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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,396.52, 81,969.23 and 32,539.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,396.52, 81,969.23 and 32,539.02 is: 44,904.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,396.52 : 81,969.23 = 32,539.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,396.52/81,969.23 = 32,539.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,396.52x = 81,969.23 × 32,539.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,396.52x = 2,667,198,414.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,198,414.35/59,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,904.96

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