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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,153.61, 81,633.21 and 32,297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,153.61, 81,633.21 and 32,297.25 is: 44,570.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,153.61 : 81,633.21 = 32,297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,153.61/81,633.21 = 32,297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,153.61x = 81,633.21 × 32,297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,153.61x = 2,636,528,191.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,528,191.67/59,153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,570.88

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