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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,173.13, 81,658.51 and 32,315.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,173.13, 81,658.51 and 32,315.65 is: 44,595.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,173.13 : 81,658.51 = 32,315.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,173.13/81,658.51 = 32,315.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,173.13x = 81,658.51 × 32,315.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,173.13x = 2,638,847,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,847,543.75/59,173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,595.37

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