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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,158.91, 81,639.70 and 32,301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,158.91, 81,639.70 and 32,301.61 is: 44,576.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,158.91 : 81,639.70 = 32,301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,158.91/81,639.70 = 32,301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,158.91x = 81,639.70 × 32,301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,158.91x = 2,637,093,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,093,465.06/59,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,576.44

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