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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,412.29, 81,988.98 and 32,554.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,412.29, 81,988.98 and 32,554.58 is: 44,925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,412.29 : 81,988.98 = 32,554.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,412.29/81,988.98 = 32,554.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,412.29x = 81,988.98 × 32,554.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,412.29x = 2,669,116,808.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,116,808.53/59,412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,925.33

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