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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,006.17, 81,427.49 and 32,148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,006.17, 81,427.49 and 32,148.87 is: 44,364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,006.17 : 81,427.49 = 32,148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,006.17/81,427.49 = 32,148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,006.17x = 81,427.49 × 32,148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,006.17x = 2,617,801,790.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,801,790.44/59,006.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,364.88

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