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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,416.34, 81,993.26 and 32,558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,416.34, 81,993.26 and 32,558.28 is: 44,929.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,416.34 : 81,993.26 = 32,558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,416.34/81,993.26 = 32,558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,416.34x = 81,993.26 × 32,558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,416.34x = 2,669,559,517.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,559,517.19/59,416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,929.72

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