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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,027.96, 81,456.19 and 32,169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,027.96, 81,456.19 and 32,169.90 is: 44,393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,027.96 : 81,456.19 = 32,169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,027.96/81,456.19 = 32,169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,027.96x = 81,456.19 × 32,169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,027.96x = 2,620,437,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,437,486.68/59,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,393.16

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