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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,419.59, 81,999.69 and 32,561.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,419.59, 81,999.69 and 32,561.53 is: 44,935.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,419.59 : 81,999.69 = 32,561.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,419.59/81,999.69 = 32,561.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,419.59x = 81,999.69 × 32,561.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,419.59x = 2,670,034,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,034,842.96/59,419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,935.26

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