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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,028.66, 81,459.57 and 32,171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,028.66, 81,459.57 and 32,171.19 is: 44,396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,028.66 : 81,459.57 = 32,171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,028.66/81,459.57 = 32,171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,028.66x = 81,459.57 × 32,171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,028.66x = 2,620,651,303.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,651,303.79/59,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,396.25

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