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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,014.66, 81,442.29 and 32,159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,014.66, 81,442.29 and 32,159.38 is: 44,381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,014.66 : 81,442.29 = 32,159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,014.66/81,442.29 = 32,159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,014.66x = 81,442.29 × 32,159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,014.66x = 2,619,133,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,133,552.18/59,014.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,381.07

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