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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,159.58, 81,641.90 and 32,303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,159.58, 81,641.90 and 32,303.79 is: 44,580.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,159.58 : 81,641.90 = 32,303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,159.58/81,641.90 = 32,303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,159.58x = 81,641.90 × 32,303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,159.58x = 2,637,342,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,342,792.80/59,159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,580.15

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