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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,419.68, 81,998.70 and 32,562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,419.68, 81,998.70 and 32,562.14 is: 44,935.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,419.68 : 81,998.70 = 32,562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,419.68/81,998.70 = 32,562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,419.68x = 81,998.70 × 32,562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,419.68x = 2,670,053,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,053,149.22/59,419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,935.50

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