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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,026.97, 81,457.21 and 32,169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,026.97, 81,457.21 and 32,169.49 is: 44,393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,026.97 : 81,457.21 = 32,169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,026.97/81,457.21 = 32,169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,026.97x = 81,457.21 × 32,169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,026.97x = 2,620,436,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,436,741.68/59,026.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,393.89

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