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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,416.16, 81,993.84 and 32,558.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,416.16, 81,993.84 and 32,558.18 is: 44,930.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,416.16 : 81,993.84 = 32,558.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,416.16/81,993.84 = 32,558.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,416.16x = 81,993.84 × 32,558.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,416.16x = 2,669,570,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,570,201.61/59,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,930.04

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