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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,160.54, 81,644.87 and 32,305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,160.54, 81,644.87 and 32,305.55 is: 44,583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,160.54 : 81,644.87 = 32,305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,160.54/81,644.87 = 32,305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,160.54x = 81,644.87 × 32,305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,160.54x = 2,637,582,268.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,582,268.50/59,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,583.47

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