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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,028.62, 81,457.09 and 32,170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,028.62, 81,457.09 and 32,170.53 is: 44,394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,028.62 : 81,457.09 = 32,170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,028.62/81,457.09 = 32,170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,028.62x = 81,457.09 × 32,170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,028.62x = 2,620,517,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,517,677.13/59,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,394.02

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