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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,161.05, 81,645.56 and 32,306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,161.05, 81,645.56 and 32,306.05 is: 44,584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,161.05 : 81,645.56 = 32,306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,161.05/81,645.56 = 32,306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,161.05x = 81,645.56 × 32,306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,161.05x = 2,637,645,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,645,624.40/59,161.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,584.16

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