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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,027.64, 81,458.21 and 32,170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,027.64, 81,458.21 and 32,170.17 is: 44,394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,027.64 : 81,458.21 = 32,170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,027.64/81,458.21 = 32,170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,027.64x = 81,458.21 × 32,170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,027.64x = 2,620,524,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,524,302.74/59,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,394.87

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