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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,410.11, 81,985.91 and 32,554.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,410.11, 81,985.91 and 32,554.29 is: 44,924.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,410.11 : 81,985.91 = 32,554.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,410.11/81,985.91 = 32,554.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,410.11x = 81,985.91 × 32,554.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,410.11x = 2,668,992,927.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,992,927.28/59,410.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,924.89

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