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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,033.70, 81,466.58 and 32,176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,033.70, 81,466.58 and 32,176.23 is: 44,403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,033.70 : 81,466.58 = 32,176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,033.70/81,466.58 = 32,176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,033.70x = 81,466.58 × 32,176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,033.70x = 2,621,287,415.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,287,415.39/59,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,403.24

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