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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,023.92, 81,451.94 and 32,166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,023.92, 81,451.94 and 32,166.64 is: 44,389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,023.92 : 81,451.94 = 32,166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,023.92/81,451.94 = 32,166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,023.92x = 81,451.94 × 32,166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,023.92x = 2,620,035,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,035,231.28/59,023.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,389.38

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