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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,161.68, 81,646.42 and 32,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,161.68, 81,646.42 and 32,306.68 is: 44,585.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,161.68 : 81,646.42 = 32,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,161.68/81,646.42 = 32,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,161.68x = 81,646.42 × 32,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,161.68x = 2,637,724,764.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,724,764.09/59,161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,585.02

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