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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,161.92, 81,646.77 and 32,306.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,161.92, 81,646.77 and 32,306.93 is: 44,585.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,161.92 : 81,646.77 = 32,306.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,161.92/81,646.77 = 32,306.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,161.92x = 81,646.77 × 32,306.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,161.92x = 2,637,756,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,756,074.88/59,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,585.37

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