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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,421.84, 81,998.58 and 32,559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,421.84, 81,998.58 and 32,559 is: 44,929.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,421.84 : 81,998.58 = 32,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,421.84/81,998.58 = 32,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,421.84x = 81,998.58 × 32,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,421.84x = 2,669,791,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,791,766.22/59,421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,929.47

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