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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,954.57, 59,277.92 and 32,180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,954.57, 59,277.92 and 32,180.36 is: 44,409.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,954.57 : 59,277.92 = 32,180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,954.57/59,277.92 = 32,180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,954.57x = 59,277.92 × 32,180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,954.57x = 1,907,584,348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,584,348.36/42,954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,409.35

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