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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,410.47, 81,988.35 and 32,554.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,410.47, 81,988.35 and 32,554.68 is: 44,926.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,410.47 : 81,988.35 = 32,554.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,410.47/81,988.35 = 32,554.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,410.47x = 81,988.35 × 32,554.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,410.47x = 2,669,104,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,104,497.98/59,410.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,926.50

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