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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,412.30, 81,989.10 and 32,554.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,412.30, 81,989.10 and 32,554.26 is: 44,924.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,412.30 : 81,989.10 = 32,554.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,412.30/81,989.10 = 32,554.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,412.30x = 81,989.10 × 32,554.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,412.30x = 2,669,094,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,094,478.57/59,412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,924.95

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