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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,414.84, 81,988.92 and 32,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,414.84, 81,988.92 and 32,552 is: 44,919.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,414.84 : 81,988.92 = 32,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,414.84/81,988.92 = 32,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,414.84x = 81,988.92 × 32,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,414.84x = 2,668,903,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,903,323.84/59,414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,919.81

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