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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,168.33, 81,652.97 and 32,311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,168.33, 81,652.97 and 32,311.16 is: 44,589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,168.33 : 81,652.97 = 32,311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,168.33/81,652.97 = 32,311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,168.33x = 81,652.97 × 32,311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,168.33x = 2,638,302,178.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,302,178.15/59,168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,589.77

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