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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,409.63, 81,985.65 and 32,553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,409.63, 81,985.65 and 32,553.27 is: 44,923.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,409.63 : 81,985.65 = 32,553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,409.63/81,985.65 = 32,553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,409.63x = 81,985.65 × 32,553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,409.63x = 2,668,901,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,901,000.58/59,409.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,923.71

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