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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,027.68, 81,460.24 and 32,172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,027.68, 81,460.24 and 32,172.40 is: 44,399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,027.68 : 81,460.24 = 32,172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,027.68/81,460.24 = 32,172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,027.68x = 81,460.24 × 32,172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,027.68x = 2,620,771,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,771,425.38/59,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,399.02

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