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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,030.24, 81,459.36 and 32,172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,030.24, 81,459.36 and 32,172.18 is: 44,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,030.24 : 81,459.36 = 32,172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,030.24/81,459.36 = 32,172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,030.24x = 81,459.36 × 32,172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,030.24x = 2,620,725,192.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,725,192.60/59,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,396.32

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