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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,163, 81,645.08 and 32,305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,163, 81,645.08 and 32,305.56 is: 44,581.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,163 : 81,645.08 = 32,305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,163/81,645.08 = 32,305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,163x = 81,645.08 × 32,305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,163x = 2,637,590,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,590,030.64/59,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,581.75

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