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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,403.61, 81,976.98 and 32,547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,403.61, 81,976.98 and 32,547.14 is: 44,915.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,403.61 : 81,976.98 = 32,547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,403.61/81,976.98 = 32,547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,403.61x = 81,976.98 × 32,547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,403.61x = 2,668,115,834.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,115,834.95/59,403.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,915.05

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