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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,162.55, 81,647.63 and 32,307.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,162.55, 81,647.63 and 32,307.55 is: 44,586.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,162.55 : 81,647.63 = 32,307.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,162.55/81,647.63 = 32,307.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,162.55x = 81,647.63 × 32,307.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,162.55x = 2,637,834,888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,834,888.61/59,162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,586.23

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