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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,033.38, 81,467.80 and 32,177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,033.38, 81,467.80 and 32,177.64 is: 44,406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,033.38 : 81,467.80 = 32,177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,033.38/81,467.80 = 32,177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,033.38x = 81,467.80 × 32,177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,033.38x = 2,621,441,539.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,441,539.99/59,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,406.09

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