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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,066, 81,511.08 and 32,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,066, 81,511.08 and 32,570 is: 44,946.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,066 : 81,511.08 = 32,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,066/81,511.08 = 32,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,066x = 81,511.08 × 32,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,066x = 2,654,815,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,815,875.60/59,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,946.60

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