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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,024.82, 81,451.87 and 32,166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,024.82, 81,451.87 and 32,166.75 is: 44,388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,024.82 : 81,451.87 = 32,166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,024.82/81,451.87 = 32,166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,024.82x = 81,451.87 × 32,166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,024.82x = 2,620,041,939.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,041,939.32/59,024.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,388.82

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