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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,023.70, 81,452.70 and 32,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,023.70, 81,452.70 and 32,166.20 is: 44,389.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,023.70 : 81,452.70 = 32,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,023.70/81,452.70 = 32,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,023.70x = 81,452.70 × 32,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,023.70x = 2,620,023,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,023,431.48/59,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,389.35

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