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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,161.16, 81,645.73 and 32,306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,161.16, 81,645.73 and 32,306.18 is: 44,584.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,161.16 : 81,645.73 = 32,306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,161.16/81,645.73 = 32,306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,161.16x = 81,645.73 × 32,306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,161.16x = 2,637,661,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,661,160.62/59,161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,584.34

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