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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,159.68, 81,643.66 and 32,304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,159.68, 81,643.66 and 32,304.68 is: 44,582.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,159.68 : 81,643.66 = 32,304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,159.68/81,643.66 = 32,304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,159.68x = 81,643.66 × 32,304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,159.68x = 2,637,471,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,471,821.35/59,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,582.26

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