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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,159.51, 81,639.49 and 32,301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,159.51, 81,639.49 and 32,301.93 is: 44,576.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,159.51 : 81,639.49 = 32,301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,159.51/81,639.49 = 32,301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,159.51x = 81,639.49 × 32,301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,159.51x = 2,637,113,091.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,113,091.22/59,159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,576.32

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