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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,033.74, 81,464.18 and 32,175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,033.74, 81,464.18 and 32,175.68 is: 44,401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,033.74 : 81,464.18 = 32,175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,033.74/81,464.18 = 32,175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,033.74x = 81,464.18 × 32,175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,033.74x = 2,621,165,387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,165,387.14/59,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,401.14

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