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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,161.30, 81,645.91 and 32,306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,161.30, 81,645.91 and 32,306.30 is: 44,584.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,161.30 : 81,645.91 = 32,306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,161.30/81,645.91 = 32,306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,161.30x = 81,645.91 × 32,306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,161.30x = 2,637,677,262.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,677,262.23/59,161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,584.51

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