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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,174.67, 81,657.43 and 32,311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,174.67, 81,657.43 and 32,311.72 is: 44,588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,174.67 : 81,657.43 = 32,311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,174.67/81,657.43 = 32,311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,174.67x = 81,657.43 × 32,311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,174.67x = 2,638,492,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,492,014.08/59,174.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,588.20

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