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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,159.74, 81,640.05 and 32,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,159.74, 81,640.05 and 32,302.24 is: 44,576.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,159.74 : 81,640.05 = 32,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,159.74/81,640.05 = 32,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,159.74x = 81,640.05 × 32,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,159.74x = 2,637,156,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,156,488.71/59,159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,576.88

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