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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,029.88, 81,462.97 and 32,174.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,029.88, 81,462.97 and 32,174.13 is: 44,401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,029.88 : 81,462.97 = 32,174.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,029.88/81,462.97 = 32,174.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,029.88x = 81,462.97 × 32,174.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,029.88x = 2,620,999,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,999,893.46/59,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,401.24

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