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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,027.47, 81,458.92 and 32,171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,027.47, 81,458.92 and 32,171.45 is: 44,397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,027.47 : 81,458.92 = 32,171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,027.47/81,458.92 = 32,171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,027.47x = 81,458.92 × 32,171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,027.47x = 2,620,651,711.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,651,711.10/59,027.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,397.15

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