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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,040.97, 81,474.91 and 32,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,040.97, 81,474.91 and 32,184 is: 44,413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,040.97 : 81,474.91 = 32,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,040.97/81,474.91 = 32,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,040.97x = 81,474.91 × 32,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,040.97x = 2,622,188,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,188,422.98/59,040.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,413.03

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