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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,167.93, 81,648.70 and 32,305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,167.93, 81,648.70 and 32,305.26 is: 44,579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,167.93 : 81,648.70 = 32,305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,167.93/81,648.70 = 32,305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,167.93x = 81,648.70 × 32,305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,167.93x = 2,637,682,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,682,482.16/59,167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,579.60

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