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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,033.27, 81,465.39 and 32,175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,033.27, 81,465.39 and 32,175.78 is: 44,402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,033.27 : 81,465.39 = 32,175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,033.27/81,465.39 = 32,175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,033.27x = 81,465.39 × 32,175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,033.27x = 2,621,211,898.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,211,898.05/59,033.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,402.29

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