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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,161.50, 81,642.46 and 32,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,161.50, 81,642.46 and 32,304 is: 44,579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,161.50 : 81,642.46 = 32,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,161.50/81,642.46 = 32,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,161.50x = 81,642.46 × 32,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,161.50x = 2,637,378,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,378,027.84/59,161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,579.30

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