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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,024.17, 81,452.28 and 32,166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,024.17, 81,452.28 and 32,166.91 is: 44,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,024.17 : 81,452.28 = 32,166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,024.17/81,452.28 = 32,166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,024.17x = 81,452.28 × 32,166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,024.17x = 2,620,068,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,068,160.05/59,024.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,389.75

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