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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,161.93, 81,644.83 and 32,304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,161.93, 81,644.83 and 32,304.62 is: 44,581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,161.93 : 81,644.83 = 32,304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,161.93/81,644.83 = 32,304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,161.93x = 81,644.83 × 32,304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,161.93x = 2,637,505,331.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,505,331.47/59,161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,581.13

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