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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,173.52, 81,621.96 and 44,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,173.52, 81,621.96 and 44,995.28 is: 62,064.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,173.52 : 81,621.96 = 44,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,173.52/81,621.96 = 44,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,173.52x = 81,621.96 × 44,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,173.52x = 3,672,602,944.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,602,944.35/59,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,064.97

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