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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,029.97, 81,458.97 and 32,171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,029.97, 81,458.97 and 32,171.90 is: 44,395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,029.97 : 81,458.97 = 32,171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,029.97/81,458.97 = 32,171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,029.97x = 81,458.97 × 32,171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,029.97x = 2,620,689,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,689,309.00/59,029.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,395.92

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