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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,033.86, 81,464.34 and 32,175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,033.86, 81,464.34 and 32,175.79 is: 44,401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,033.86 : 81,464.34 = 32,175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,033.86/81,464.34 = 32,175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,033.86x = 81,464.34 × 32,175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,033.86x = 2,621,179,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,179,496.33/59,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,401.29

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