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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,173.99, 81,660.76 and 32,317.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,173.99, 81,660.76 and 32,317.29 is: 44,598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,173.99 : 81,660.76 = 32,317.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,173.99/81,660.76 = 32,317.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,173.99x = 81,660.76 × 32,317.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,173.99x = 2,639,054,462.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,054,462.54/59,173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,598.22

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