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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,170.94, 81,652.84 and 32,308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,170.94, 81,652.84 and 32,308.26 is: 44,583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,170.94 : 81,652.84 = 32,308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,170.94/81,652.84 = 32,308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,170.94x = 81,652.84 × 32,308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,170.94x = 2,638,061,184.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,061,184.46/59,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,583.73

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