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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,006.64, 81,430.10 and 32,149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,006.64, 81,430.10 and 32,149.14 is: 44,366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,006.64 : 81,430.10 = 32,149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,006.64/81,430.10 = 32,149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,006.64x = 81,430.10 × 32,149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,006.64x = 2,617,907,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,907,524.37/59,006.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,366.32

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