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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,028.66, 81,457.14 and 32,170.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,028.66, 81,457.14 and 32,170.59 is: 44,394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,028.66 : 81,457.14 = 32,170.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,028.66/81,457.14 = 32,170.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,028.66x = 81,457.14 × 32,170.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,028.66x = 2,620,524,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,524,253.51/59,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,394.10

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