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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,029.39, 81,460.62 and 32,171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,029.39, 81,460.62 and 32,171.92 is: 44,397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,029.39 : 81,460.62 = 32,171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,029.39/81,460.62 = 32,171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,029.39x = 81,460.62 × 32,171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,029.39x = 2,620,744,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,744,549.79/59,029.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,397.28

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