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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,811.12, 82,538.95 and 32,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,811.12, 82,538.95 and 32,953 is: 45,474.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,811.12 : 82,538.95 = 32,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,811.12/82,538.95 = 32,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,811.12x = 82,538.95 × 32,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,811.12x = 2,719,906,019.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,906,019.35/59,811.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,474.92

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