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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,411.11, 81,987.29 and 32,555.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,411.11, 81,987.29 and 32,555.29 is: 44,926.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,411.11 : 81,987.29 = 32,555.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,411.11/81,987.29 = 32,555.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,411.11x = 81,987.29 × 32,555.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,411.11x = 2,669,119,839.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,119,839.49/59,411.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,926.27

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