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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,151.95, 81,629.47 and 32,294.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,151.95, 81,629.47 and 32,294.15 is: 44,565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,151.95 : 81,629.47 = 32,294.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,151.95/81,629.47 = 32,294.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,151.95x = 81,629.47 × 32,294.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,151.95x = 2,636,154,187.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,154,187.13/59,151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,565.80

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