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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,159.28, 81,639.32 and 32,301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,159.28, 81,639.32 and 32,301.74 is: 44,576.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,159.28 : 81,639.32 = 32,301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,159.28/81,639.32 = 32,301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,159.28x = 81,639.32 × 32,301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,159.28x = 2,637,092,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,092,088.42/59,159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,576.14

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