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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,158.79, 81,642.44 and 32,303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,158.79, 81,642.44 and 32,303.80 is: 44,581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,158.79 : 81,642.44 = 32,303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,158.79/81,642.44 = 32,303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,158.79x = 81,642.44 × 32,303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,158.79x = 2,637,361,053.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,361,053.27/59,158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,581.05

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