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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,169.83, 81,655.04 and 32,312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,169.83, 81,655.04 and 32,312.66 is: 44,591.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,169.83 : 81,655.04 = 32,312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,169.83/81,655.04 = 32,312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,169.83x = 81,655.04 × 32,312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,169.83x = 2,638,491,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,491,544.81/59,169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,591.84

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