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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,164, 81,646.46 and 32,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,164, 81,646.46 and 32,306.56 is: 44,583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,164 : 81,646.46 = 32,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,164/81,646.46 = 32,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,164x = 81,646.46 × 32,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,164x = 2,637,716,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,716,258.78/59,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,583.13

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