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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,414.16, 81,991.08 and 32,556.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,414.16, 81,991.08 and 32,556.18 is: 44,927.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,414.16 : 81,991.08 = 32,556.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,414.16/81,991.08 = 32,556.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,414.16x = 81,991.08 × 32,556.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,414.16x = 2,669,316,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,316,358.87/59,414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,927.28

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