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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,168.83, 81,653.66 and 32,311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,168.83, 81,653.66 and 32,311.66 is: 44,590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,168.83 : 81,653.66 = 32,311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,168.83/81,653.66 = 32,311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,168.83x = 81,653.66 × 32,311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,168.83x = 2,638,365,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,365,299.68/59,168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,590.46

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