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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,161.76, 81,642.80 and 32,304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,161.76, 81,642.80 and 32,304.24 is: 44,579.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,161.76 : 81,642.80 = 32,304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,161.76/81,642.80 = 32,304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,161.76x = 81,642.80 × 32,304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,161.76x = 2,637,408,443.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,408,443.95/59,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,579.62

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