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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,041.66, 81,475.86 and 32,184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,041.66, 81,475.86 and 32,184.69 is: 44,413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,041.66 : 81,475.86 = 32,184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,041.66/81,475.86 = 32,184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,041.66x = 81,475.86 × 32,184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,041.66x = 2,622,275,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,275,296.58/59,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,413.98

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