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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,412.79, 81,989.67 and 32,555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,412.79, 81,989.67 and 32,555.08 is: 44,926.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,412.79 : 81,989.67 = 32,555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,412.79/81,989.67 = 32,555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,412.79x = 81,989.67 × 32,555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,412.79x = 2,669,180,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,180,266.02/59,412.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,926.02

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