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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,161.55, 81,646.25 and 32,306.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,161.55, 81,646.25 and 32,306.55 is: 44,584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,161.55 : 81,646.25 = 32,306.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,161.55/81,646.25 = 32,306.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,161.55x = 81,646.25 × 32,306.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,161.55x = 2,637,708,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,708,496.40/59,161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,584.85

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